Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊrˌpʌs/
noun a person who is habitually gloomy or sullen
A1 My little sister is such a sourpuss when she doesn't get her way.
A2 The teacher always looks like a sourpuss when she's grading papers.
B1 Don't be such a sourpuss just because things didn't go your way.
B2 His sourpuss attitude is really bringing down the mood of the group.
C1 Despite his sourpuss demeanor, he is actually a very kind and caring person.
C2 The CEO's reputation as a sourpuss precedes him, but he is actually quite approachable in person.
adjective having a gloomy or sullen disposition
A1 She is a sourpuss because she didn't get what she wanted.
A2 The sourpuss expression on his face told me he was in a bad mood.
B1 Don't be such a sourpuss, try to enjoy the party.
B2 Her sourpuss attitude is really bringing down the team morale.
C1 Despite his sourpuss demeanor, he is actually a very kind person.
C2 The CEO's sourpuss behavior towards employees is causing discontent in the workplace.
formal The boss was often referred to as a sourpuss due to his constant frowning and negative attitude.
informal Don't be such a sourpuss, lighten up and enjoy the party!
slang Why are you being such a sourpuss? Chill out and have some fun.
figurative Her face scrunched up in a sourpuss expression as she tasted the bitter lemon.
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