Synonyms of soured

soured 1 of 2

adjective

as in sour

Related Words

• sour
• dry
• unsweetened
• acidic
• acid
• tart
• vinegary
• acidulous
• sourish
• tangy
• pungent
• zestful
• tartish
• zesty
• astringent
• zingy
• puckery
• sharp
• hyperacid

Dissimilar Words

• sweet
• smooth
• bland
• weak
• insipid
• flat
• tasteless
• thin
• dilute
• watery
• flavorless
• savorless
• zestless

soured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sour

as in angered

to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring

a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• angered
• infuriated
• alienated
• estranged
• enraged
• outraged
• disgruntled
• disaffected
• severed
• disappointed
• annoyed
• aliened
• embittered
• antagonized
• aggravated
• irritated
• divided
• bothered
• incensed
• rankled
• roiled
• disillusioned
• riled
• inflamed
• split
• maddened
• sundered
• dissociated
• disenchanted
• exasperated
• irked
• separated
• envenomed
• vexed
• nettled
• disunited
• uncoupled
• peeved
• piqued
• chafed
• bugged
• galled
• grated
• unyoked
• unlinked
• broke up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciled
• endeared
• appeased
• mollified
• placated
• disarmed
• pacified
• ingratiated
• conciliated
• propitiated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soured

Adjective

Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026

And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026

The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China. — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026

Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026

Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026

When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026

The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025

Verb

Another thing that soured Harris was one his scenes being cut. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

The start of the war in Iran soured the reputation of the US government at home and abroad. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Ferguson had felt the striker was trying to engineer a move away and the relationship soured. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Appetite across the industry has soured, with both Joby and Archer Aviation shares down by over a third this year. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Getting traded to the Charlotte Hornets in February apparently was a life-changing experience for White, a good way to reinvigorate some competitive juices that soured a bit during his final days playing for the Chicago Bulls. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

The ladies' relationship soured after Swift was name-dropped in Lively's lawsuit and personal details and texts about their friendship were made public. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Of course, the game meant nothing, but Türkiye’s late goal in stoppage time gave them a 3-2 victory that soured what appeared to be a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026