Acerophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of sour tastes or sourness (food aversion to sour flavours).
Acerophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of sour tastes or sourness (food aversion to sour flavours).
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Examples
"Her acerophobia made it impossible to taste the lemon tart at the party."
"He avoided sauces and dressings because acerophobia made his stomach churn at anything sour."
Mnemonic Trick
Acer = acid/sour — think 'acid fear'.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Nausea at the thought of sour foods, avoidance, gag reflex, anxiety when food is described as sour."
Etymology
From Latin acer = sharp, sour.
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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