sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
has soured
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present perfectof sour (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Sentiment towards bitcoin has soured quite rapidly,” Trade Nation analyst David Morrison says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Sentiment toward Bitcoin has soured quite rapidly,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at London-based Trade Nation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
But this is not the first time a contract with Meta has soured.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Corporate outlooks beyond the first quarter will be important to investors looking for clues about how the Iran conflict may impact consumer behavior, as sentiment has soured.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 12, 2026
She has soured her niece’s welcome, scolding her the minute she gets out of her car.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
