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

But Abbott has changed his tune as voters’ opinion of data centers has soured over the past year. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

But as sudden as the ascent was, the mood going into the new season has by some measures already soured. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026

Ongoing inflation has eroded Americans' incomes and soured most consumers on the economy. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

But the women’s friendship soured when Brady claimed McDonnell and Nilles tried to swindle her out of funds. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Now, some people are going to think that's harsh, but those people haven't had the start of their day soured by a lackluster showing from a complimentary hotel breakfast buffet. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Views of Canada in particular have soured amid a trade war between the two countries. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

The co-opting of Hispanic Heritage Month by companies like these have soured me on the celebration for years now. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The sense of pride and accomplishment that Van Reybrouck had told me to expect was not particularly evident in the room; the mood, if anything, had soured. — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026