sore

adjective

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sorer; sorest

Definition of sore

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : causing emotional pain or distress a sore subject

b : physically tender (as from overuse or injury) : feeling or affected by pain : achy sore muscles limped on a sore leg felt sore all over

2 : attended by difficulties, hardship, or exertion

3 : angry, irked a sore loser

sore

noun

Definition of sore (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : a localized sore spot on the body especially : one (such as an ulcer) with the tissues ruptured or abraded and usually with infection

2 : a source of pain or vexation : affliction

sore

adverb

Definition of sore (Entry 3 of 3)

: sorely

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Adjective 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? Noun He has a sore on his lip. Adverb I was sore afraid we'd never make it home.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The Italian had to pull out of the PGA Championship with a sore back. — Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 June 2021 On June 22, Paula Nyberg, a 42-year-old office manager, woke up in pain, her body weak and sore. — Isabella Gomes, baltimoresun.com, 18 June 2021 The Italian had to pull out of the PGA Championship with a sore back. — BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2021 The Good Stuff Botanicals has natural grooming products that include beard moisturizers, soothing, alcohol-free aftershave and natural pain relieving muscle salve for sore or over-worked muscles. — oregonlive, 14 June 2021 Most scissors, at least when cutting thicker foods and materials, give some pushback and can make your hands sore and tired. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 11 June 2021 The woman’s injuries included a sore neck and throat, from being choked, and a welt near an eye. — cleveland, 10 June 2021 Position the four vibrating nubs on sore spots and turn it on. — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Not to mention those eye-sore throwbacks in baby blue from the franchise’s days in Minneapolis. — Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Syphilis is transmitted from person to person by direct contact with a syphilitic sore, known as a chancre. — Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 16 June 2021 An open sore that does not heal within three weeks Learn the ABCDEs of melanoma. — Paige Stables, Allure, 25 May 2021 This year’s winner for a guarantee of a one month absence was the the sore or pulled hamstring. — Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2021 Fahrenheit as well as a skin ulcer (open sore or wound) at the site of the bite which may be very painful, says Dr. Marcos. — Lauren Krouse, Health.com, 18 May 2021 Cashmere throws should be strewn across welcoming armchairs like bandages on an oozing tweed sore. — Paul Rudnick, The New Yorker, 17 May 2021 Nearly a third of Comer’s list touches on the border crisis, a potential political sore that is angering more and more Americans, according to polls. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2021 The sore could be infected, requiring a different approach to relief. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2021 Before departing, the Heat announced that forward Andre Iguodala would not travel, due to a sore let hip. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Bucks: Along with Antetokounmpo, Donte DiVincenzo (sore left Achilles tendon) was also listed in the pregame report as probable. — Chron, 29 Apr. 2021 It can’t be ignored that the Pacers were without All-Star center Domantas Sabonis (sore lower back) and center Myles Turner. — oregonlive, 28 Apr. 2021 Gay missed Saturday’s win at New Orleans due to a sore lower back. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2021 In addition to not having Gordon and Ross, the Magic also played without Evan Fournier (groin strain) and James Ennis (sore left calf) and Cole Anthony (rib fracture). — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Mar. 2021 Jones’ sore back was painful to watch in Alabama’s hard-fought victory at South Carolina on Tuesday. — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 14 Feb. 2021 Cleveland played without center Andre Drummond (sore lower back), who leads the NBA in rebounding at 15.1 per game. — Brian Dulik, Star Tribune, 1 Feb. 2021 The Sixers tipped without four regular starters — All-Stars Ben Simmons (sore left knee) and Joel Embiid (back) due to injury, and Seth Curry and Tobias Harris over virus concerns. — Dan Gelston, ajc, 9 Jan. 2021 The Sixers tipped without four regular starters — All-Stars Ben Simmons (sore left knee) and Joel Embiid (back) sat due to injury, and Seth Curry and Tobias Harris over virus concerns. — Dan Gelston, Star Tribune, 9 Jan. 2021

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