sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
souring
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present participleof sour.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks on Monday as investors reacted to its shareholder-return plan, souring the mood for other memory-chip making rivals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Maybe they’re souring on the markets they see.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Major U.S. tech names are reporting their earnings next week, which could potentially turn the souring mood around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Many Americans are souring on the technology amid mass layoffs, data center sprawl, reports of chatbot-fueled attacks by unstable users and hacking tools that have panicked cybersecurity professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
On the other hand, because of their souring relationship, Megan had asked her mother not to come to her high school graduation.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
