sour
Comparative
sourer
Superlative
sourest
1
having a sharp acidic taste like lemon
- The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor.
- He was surprised by the sour taste of the fruit.
- She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning.
- The lemon juice was too sour for her to drink straight.
- The sour cherries make the best pies.
Antonyms:
2
deteriorated or gone bad, often with an acidic or unpleasant quality
- The milk had turned sour after being left out for too long.
- The bread became sour and moldy when it was stored improperly.
- He discarded the sour fruit, which had developed an off-putting odor.
- The cheese was so sour that it was no longer edible.
- The fruit was left out too long and turned sour.
3
(of smell) unpleasantly sharp, acidic, or stale
- Her breath was always sour, which made it hard for others to be close to her.
- The sour smell from the abandoned fridge made the whole room unbearable.
- He noticed a sour odor coming from the old carpets that hadn't been cleaned in years.
- The sour scent of spoiled food lingered in the kitchen.
- After forgetting to brush her teeth, she realized her breath had turned quite sour.
4
exhibiting a mood or demeanor marked by irritation or displeasure
- His sour expression made it clear he wasn't pleased with the decision.
- She had a sour attitude throughout the meeting, contributing to a tense atmosphere.
- Despite the cheerful surroundings, his sour demeanor dampened the mood.
- The coach's sour reaction to the team's performance was evident in his curt comments.
- Her sour tone of voice revealed her frustration with the ongoing delays.
5
off-key or inaccurate in pitch
- The singer's sour notes during the performance were noticeable even to the casual listener.
- The piano's sour sound ruined the otherwise beautiful melody of the piece.
- Despite his enthusiasm, his sour rendition of the song failed to impress the judges.
- The guitarist’s sour tuning made the whole band sound out of sync during practice.
- The choir’s performance suffered because of the sour harmonies between the different sections.
6
falling short of the usual or expected standard
- The movie received sour reviews due to its lackluster plot and weak performances.
- The chef was disappointed with the sour outcome of the dish, which failed to meet his usual standards.
- The team's sour performance in the finals was a stark contrast to their earlier victories.
- The singer's sour attempt at the high notes made the performance less enjoyable.
- The report had a sour tone, reflecting the author’s frustration with the project’s poor results.
Synonyms:
7
referring to soil that has a low pH level, making it acidic and potentially less suitable for growing certain types of plants
- The farmer discovered that the soil in his field was sour, which affected the crop yields.
- To improve plant growth, they needed to treat the sour soil with lime to balance its acidity.
- Sour soil often requires specific fertilizers to neutralize its acidity and support healthy plant development.
- The garden struggled because the sour soil wasn't ideal for the vegetable varieties they planted.
- Testing the soil revealed it was sour, prompting the need for amendments before planting the new flowers.
8
refering to petroleum or natural gas that contains a significant amount of sulfur compounds, making it more challenging to process and refine
- The oil field is known for its sour crude, requiring extensive treatment to remove sulfur compounds.
- Sour gas presents extra risks during extraction due to the high levels of hydrogen sulfide.
- Refineries need special equipment to handle sour petroleum safely and efficiently.
- Sour crude oil tends to be less expensive but involves higher processing costs compared to sweet crude.
- Environmental regulations often focus on managing the emissions from sour natural gas to reduce air pollution.