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sourness

Translations

sournessnoun
sournesses
pl
The sourness of the lemon made my mouth pucker.
L'acidité du citron m'a fait grimacer.
aigreurSe dit d'un ton, d'une humeur ou d'un sentiment marqué par le ressentiment ou l'amertume.
There was a noticeable sourness in his tone when he spoke about the missed opportunity.
On percevait une certaine aigreur dans son ton lorsqu'il parlait de l'occasion manquée.
Additional translations
amertumePeut s'employer dans un sens figuré pour l'irritation ou le ressentiment.
Synonyms
acidity
tartness
sharpness
bitterness
astringency

Definitions

sournessnoun
The quality or state of having a sharp, acidic taste or smell.
The sourness of the lemon made my mouth pucker.
A feeling or expression of resentment or bitterness.
There was a noticeable sourness in his tone when he spoke about the missed opportunity.
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