tartness
/ˈtɑrtnəs/
noun
- The quality of being sour or acidic in taste.
- The chef balanced the tartness of the vinegar with a touch of honey.
- I love the tartness of green apples in a pie.
- The tartness of the lemon made her pucker her lips.
- Sharpness or bitterness in tone, manner, or expression.
- The tartness of the review reflected the critic's disappointment.
- There was a noticeable tartness in her voice when she disagreed.
- His comment had a hint of tartness that surprised everyone.