soured

• Beschreibt Beziehungen, Stimmungen oder Situationen, die mit der Zeit unangenehm, verbittert oder weniger günstig geworden sind; auch von Milch/Wein: sauer geworden.

Describes a relationship, mood, or situation that has become unpleasant, bitter, or less favorable over time.

1. Having turned badB1formal

   Describes food, especially dairy products, that has become acidic, spoiled, or unfit for consumption.

   Verdorben

   • The milk had soured and smelled unpleasant.
   • He poured the soured cream down the sink.
   • The leftover soup soured after being left out overnight.

   Synonymecurdledoffrancidspoiledturned

   Antonymefreshsweet

2. Become bitter or resentfulB2formal

   Describes a person's mood, attitude, or relationship that has become negative, bitter, or unpleasant.

   Verbittert

   • Years of disappointment had soured his outlook on life.
   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • She had a soured expression after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymealienatedbittercynicaldisenchanteddisillusionedestrangedhostileresentful

   Antonymeamiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

• Verb, das den Prozess beschreibt, sauer, bitter oder unangenehm im Geschmack, in der Stimmung oder in Beziehungen zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Sauer werden

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   Synonymeacetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   Sauer werden

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymecurdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen