Meaning & Definition of word "Sore"
Sore
/sɔr/
noun:
- 1. a painful or sensitive area.
- Example: He had a sore on his arm from the insect bite.
adjective:
- 1. experiencing pain or discomfort.
- Example: After the workout, my muscles were sore for days.
- 2. sensitive or painful due to injury or infection.
- Example: She applied ointment to her sore throat.
- 3. causing grief, distress, or resentment.
- Example: Their dispute left a sore spot in their friendship.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'sār', meaning painful or grievous.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sore spot:
A sensitive or painful area, often used metaphorically.
sore point:
An issue or topic that someone finds painful or sensitive.
sore loser:
A person who cannot accept failure or defeat gracefully.
Related Words
pain:
an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.
ache:
a continuous or prolonged dull pain.
Slang Meanings of sore
Meaning: Someone who is overly sensitive or unhappy about a situation.
● Example Sentence: Stop being such a sore loser when you don't win.
Meaning: Feeling sore can refer to being emotionally hurt.
● Example Sentence: He's just sore from the breakup and needs time to heal.