sourness
/ˈsaʊərnəs/
noun
- The quality of having a sharp, acidic taste, like that of lemon or vinegar.
- I love the sourness of green apples in a pie.
- The chef balanced the sourness of the sauce with a little honey.
- The sourness of the lemon made my mouth pucker.
- A bitter, unpleasant, or unfriendly quality in a person's mood, expression, or relationship.
- The sourness between the two coworkers made the office uncomfortable.
- There was a sourness in his voice that I had never heard before.
- Her constant complaints added a sourness to every conversation.
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