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Sore: Definition, Usage & Examples in English (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：physically painful (sore)

sore 🔊

/sɔːr/

adj.

Painful and uncomfortable, like after too much exercise or when you have an injury.

Sore muscle illustration: person massaging a tense calf after exercise.

physically painful 🔊

➕

/ˈfɪzɪkli ˈpeɪnfl/

adj.

Describing physical discomfort or pain, often resulting from exertion, injury, or illness.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'sār', meaning painful or wound, related to German 'sehr'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'sore' like 'saw' – sawing wood makes your arms sore.

📖 Example

After my first day at the new gym, my legs were so sore that I could barely walk down the stairs. 🔊 After my first day at the new gym, my legs were so sore that I could barely walk down the stairs.

🔗 Collocations

sore muscles – muscles that ache after physical activity

sore throat – a painful throat often due to illness

feel sore – to experience physical pain

🔄 Synonyms

painful (adj.) – causing physical discomfort

achy (adj.) – experiencing a dull, continuous pain

tender (adj.) – sensitive to touch, often painful

🚫 Antonyms

painless (adj.) – without any pain

comfortable (adj.) – free from discomfort

🌱 Derivatives

soreness (n.) – the state of being sore

sorely (adv.) – to a great extent; severely

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Old English 'sār'. Commonly used in fitness culture to describe muscle soreness after exercise.

Meaning 2：emotionally upset (sore)

sore 🔊

/sɔːr/

adj.

Upset and angry about something unfair that happened to you.

Sore feelings illustration: upset person sulking alone on a park bench.

emotionally upset 🔊

➕

/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ʌpˈsɛt/

adj.

Feeling upset, angry, or resentful due to perceived unfairness or slight.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She was still sore about not being included in the team's final project presentation. 🔊 She was still sore about not being included in the team's final project presentation.

🔗 Collocations

sore loser – a person who gets upset when they lose

sore point – a subject that causes annoyance or resentment

feel sore about – to be upset regarding something

🔄 Synonyms

upset (adj.) – emotionally disturbed or unhappy

resentful (adj.) – feeling bitterness about unfair treatment

aggrieved (adj.) – feeling wronged or offended

🚫 Antonyms

content (adj.) – satisfied and happy with a situation

pleased (adj.) – feeling enjoyment or satisfaction