Synonyms of sour

Antonyms of sour

Collocations of sour

sour taste
Frequency: 80 %

The lemon had a strong sour taste.

sour grapes
Frequency: 70 %

He criticized her success, but it was just sour grapes.

sour cream
Frequency: 60 %

The baked potato was topped with a dollop of sour cream.

sour mood
Frequency: 50 %

She was in a sour mood after a long day at work.

sour note
Frequency: 45 %

The concert ended on a sour note when the singer forgot the lyrics.

Idiomatic Expressions for sour

  • Phrase: sour taste
    Meaning: refers to a feeling of disappointment or unpleasantness
    Usage: The way he treated me left a sour taste in my mouth.