Sore
/sɔːr/
Definitions
2 meaningsCausing physical pain or discomfort.
/sɔːr/
Feeling or causing physical pain or discomfort.
My back is sore after sitting at the computer all day.
💡 Simply: Imagine you've been running and your legs feel ouchy. 'Sore' is what you call that feeling of pain in your muscles. It's like when you get a boo-boo and it hurts.
👶 For kids: When something hurts, it's sore!
More Examples
The cut on his knee was sore for several days.
She had a sore throat and couldn't speak properly.
How It's Used
"My throat is sore after yelling at the concert."
"I have sore muscles from exercising."
Feeling angry, annoyed, or resentful.
/sɔːr/
Feeling or expressing anger or resentment.
She was still sore at her friend for not telling her the truth.
💡 Simply: Imagine you lost a game you really wanted to win. You might feel 'sore,' like a little bit angry or disappointed.
👶 For kids: Feeling mad or sad because something bad happened.
More Examples
The losing team was sore after the game.
He remained sore about the insult he received.
How It's Used
"He was sore about losing the election."
"She was still sore at him for not calling."
Synonyms
Aching
Hurting
Painful
Sensitive
Annoyed
Bitter
Irate
Idioms & expressions
a sore spot
A sensitive subject or area; something that causes pain or unhappiness when brought up.
"The divorce was a sore spot for him."
From Old English *sār*, related to Old High German *sēr* and Proto-Germanic *sairaz*, meaning 'painful, wounded'.
The word 'sore' has existed since Old English, maintaining its core meaning of pain or causing pain. It originally extended to mental suffering.
Memory tip
Think of a painful 'saw' or 'saur' and relate it to feeling pain.