sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
sourness
-
a word derived from
sour.
Example Sentences
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Yet success soon turned to sourness in his relationship with the hierarchy.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026
They concluded that sourness isn’t “an effect of prior exposure.”
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2025
During soy sauce fermentation, soy protein is broken down into amino acids, creating a balanced flavor with saltiness, sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2024
The sourness of the characters isn’t artificially sweetened, but bad behavior is shadowed by vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024
It was a bitter sensation, a sourness in his mouth and heart, and he knew he wore it all over his face.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
