sore
1sore
adj \ˈsȯr\sor·ersor·est
Definition of SORE
1
a : causing pain or distress <a sore subject> b : painfully sensitive : tender <sore muscles> c : hurt or inflamed so as to be or seem painful <sore runny eyes> <a dog limping on a sore leg>
2
: attended by difficulties, hardship, or exertion
— sore·ness noun
Examples of SORE
- a dog limping on a sore leg
- The patient has a sore throat.
- That's a sore subject to bring up.
- The discussion touched on a sore spot.
- My neighbor is sore at me.
- Are you still sore about what happened last night?
Origin of SORE
Middle English sor, from Old English sār; akin to Old High German sēr sore and probably to Old Irish saeth distress
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to SORE
Related Words: agonizing, excruciating, torturous; damaging, deleterious, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; raw, tender; bleeding, burning, chafing, cramping, festering; itching, nagging, pinching, pricking, prickling, smarting, stinging; inflamed (also enflamed), swollen; grievous, severe, threatening, wounding
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