Entry Word: sore

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 causing or feeling bodily pain <my legs are sore after that long walk yesterday> — see painful 1
2 feeling or showing anger <promise not to get sore if I tell you what I really think of your new hairstyle?> — see angry
3 having or showing deep-seated resentment <he's been sore ever since she insulted him> — see bitter 1