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sourpuss vs persona non grata

persona non grata vs sourpuss

sourpuss and persona non grata both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sourpuss Yes No No No
persona non grata Yes No No No
As nouns, persona non grata is a hypernym of sourpuss; that is, persona non grata is a word with a broader meaning than sourpuss:
  • sourpuss: someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
  • persona non grata: a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
Other hypernyms of sourpuss include unwelcome person.
sourpuss (noun) persona non grata (noun)
someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
a diplomat who is unacceptable to the government to which he is sent
Difference between sourpuss and persona non grata

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