sourness

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de lo agrio o ácido, referido tanto al sabor agrio o ácido como a una actitud o humor amargo, resentido o de mal genio.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being sour, which can describe a sharp, acidic taste, the property of acidity, or a sullen, resentful mood.

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1. Taste of acidityA2formal

   The sharp, tangy flavor perceived when consuming acidic substances like vinegar or lemon juice.

   Acidez (sabor ácido)

   • The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips.
   • He added sugar to balance the sourness of the vinegar.
   • The sourness of the unripe fruit was overwhelming.

   Sinónimosacerbityaciditysharpnesstangtartness

   Antónimossweetness

2. Acidic propertyB1formal

   The quality of being acidic or having a low pH level.

   Acidez

   • The sourness of the soil indicated a high acid content.
   • Chemists measure the sourness of a solution using a pH meter.
   • The sourness of the wine comes from the fermentation process.

   Sinónimosaciditytartness

   Antónimosalkalinity

3. Sullen moodB2informal

   A gloomy, resentful, or irritable state of mind.

   mal humor

   • His sourness after losing the game ruined the party atmosphere.
   • She couldn't hide her sourness about the unfair decision.
   • The constant sourness in his attitude pushed people away.

   Sinónimosbitternessirritabilitymorosenessresentmentsulkinesssullennesssurliness

   Antónimosamiabilitycheerfulnessgeniality