sore
//sɔːr//
Adjective
soreCanonical form
sorerComparative
sorestSuperlative
1
Painful or aching, especially when touched or used.
My throat is sore from singing too much.
2
Suffering physical pain or discomfort.
My legs are sore after running.
3
Upset and angry, especially because of unfair treatment.
He's still sore about not being invited to the party.
4
Severe or urgent (used to emphasize need or difficulty).
The country is in sore need of economic reform.
Noun
1
A raw or painful place on the body, especially an open wound or lesion.
She put a bandage on the sore on her arm.
Adverb
soreCanonical form
sorerComparative
sorestSuperlative
1
Extremely; severely (archaic usage).
He was sore afraid of the dark forest.