I. ˈsȯr adjective
( sor·er ; sor·est )
Etymology: Middle English sor, from Old English sār; akin to Old High German sēr sore and probably to Old Irish saeth distress
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : causing pain or distress
a sore subject
b. : painfully sensitive : tender
sore muscles
c. : hurt or inflamed so as to be or seem painful
sore runny eyes
a dog limping on a sore leg
2. : attended by difficulties, hardship, or exertion
3. : angry , irked
a sore loser
• sore·ness noun
II. noun
Date: before 12th century
1. : a localized sore spot on the body ; especially : one (as an ulcer) with the tissues ruptured or abraded and usually with infection
2. : a source of pain or vexation : affliction
III. adverb
Date: before 12th century
: sorely