adj., n., & adv.
adj. 1 (of a part of the body) painful from injury or disease (has a sore arm). 2 (of a person) suffering pain. 3 (often foll. by about, at) aggrieved or vexed. 4 archaic grievous or severe (in sore need).
n. 1 a sore place on the body. 2 a source of distress or annoyance (reopen old sores).
adv. archaic grievously, severely. sore point a subject causing distress or annoyance. sore throat an inflammation of the lining membrane at the back of the mouth etc. soreness n.
[ OE sar (n. & adj.), sare (adv.), f. Gmc ]