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Meaning of sour
having a sharp, unpleasant taste
Etymology of sour
The word "sour" has its roots in Old English "sūr", which is also related to the Old Norse "surr" and the Dutch "zuur", all of which are thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic "suriz", which is also the source of the Modern German "sauer"
Historically, the word "sour" has been used to describe not only tastes but also unpleasant or unkind attitudes and expressions
Synonyms
acidic
tart
sharp
bitter
acerbic
astringent
harsh
unpleasant
unpalatable
distasteful
disagreeable
unsavory
rancid
fetid
putrid
foul
rank
pungent
caustic
corrosive
vinegary
lemony
acetic
citric
rough
coarse
crude
abrasive
biting
cutting
piercing
harsh
rough
gruff
crabbed
testy
irritable
peevish
petulant
cross
cranky
grouchy
cantankerous
curmudgeonly
Definitions
- Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, typically one that is sharp and unpleasant like lemon juice
- * (of a person's expression or tone) unkind or unfriendly
- * (of a relationship or situation) unpleasant or contentious
Usage Examples
- The sour taste of the lemon made her face pucker
- * He gave her a sour look when she interrupted him
- * The sour relationship between the two colleagues made it difficult for them to work together