sour on
verb
soured on; souring on; sours on
1
informal
: having a bad opinion of (something)
She was sour on politics in general.
2
US
: to stop liking or being interested in (something) or to cause (someone) to stop liking or being interested in (something)
Investors have soured on (buying) the company's stock.
Many fans have soured on the team after years of their losing.
The disappointing result of the election soured her on politics.
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Americans are souring on capitalism, a development that, while unwelcome for CEOs, might at least bring them into focus.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
On posted another significant sales increase as the company looks to win back investors who have soured on the stock as its rapid growth story begins to slow down.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 May 2026
He’s soured on the idea altogether.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Politico reported this past week that Trump has soured on that rule.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
On posted another significant sales increase as the company looks to win back investors who have soured on the stock as its rapid growth story begins to slow down.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 May 2026
He’s soured on the idea altogether.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Politico reported this past week that Trump has soured on that rule.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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“Sour on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20on. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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