sourness

/ˈsaʊərnəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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