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sourpuss Synonyms

Another word for sourpuss

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is habitually gloomy, sullen, or bad-tempered, especially one with a dour facial expression.

Usage Example

"Don't be such a grouch just because our picnic was moved indoors due to the rain."

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grouch
grump
Strong
curmudgeon
crosspatch
killjoy
wet blanket
spoilsport
crank
party pooper
sorehead

Opposites of sourpuss

The opposite of sourpuss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

optimist
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• Nearby Words

sourish
sourly
sourness
sourpuss
sourpussed
soursop
souse

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sourpuss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sourpuss
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