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sourness

/ˈsaʊənəs/noun

उच्चारण सावनस

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of having a sharp acid taste, like a lemon or unripe fruit

    खट्टापन

    • A little sugar takes away the sourness of the tamarind.
    • The sourness of the curd showed that it was old.

    Synonyms acidity tartness

    Opposite sweetness

  2. 2

    [U]

    the quality of being bad-tempered or unfriendly; the unpleasant feeling that remains after a disagreement

    कड़वाहट, चिड़चिड़ापन

    • There was a note of sourness in his voice.
    • The sourness between the two leaders lasted for years.

    Synonyms bitterness resentment

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sour adjectivesourly adverb