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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Yet industry observers say that’s a tall order at a time when the larger market has soured on electric cars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 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
Altman’s role with Merge Labs set the stage for another rivalry in his long-standing feud with Musk, who helped found OpenAI but has soured on the company.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 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
