sourness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние кислого, которое может описывать резкий, кислый вкус, свойство кислотности или угрюмое, обиженное настроение.

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.

   Кислота

   • 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.

   Синонимыacerbityaciditysharpnesstangtartness

   Антонимыsweetness

2. Acidic propertyB1formal

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

   Кислотность

   • 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.

   Синонимыaciditytartness

   Антонимыalkalinity

3. Sullen moodB2informal

   A gloomy, resentful, or irritable state of mind.

   Угрюмость

   • 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.

   Синонимыbitternessirritabilitymorosenessresentmentsulkinesssullennesssurliness

   Антонимыamiabilitycheerfulnessgeniality