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sourness

  • a word derived from sour.
    sour
    adjective
    having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.

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Yet success soon turned to sourness in his relationship with the hierarchy.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

While the rankings do take into account both taste and flavor, they are more so based on the level of sourness.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2025

That this sourness tinges the latest “Joe Schmo Show” may be unavoidable.

From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025

The sourness of the characters isn’t artificially sweetened, but bad behavior is shadowed by vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024

I wince a little from the sourness of his breath, and then just say, "Hey."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan