n.
Pronunciation: ' so ̇ r
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: sor · er ; sor · est
Etymology: Middle English sor, from Old English s ā r; akin to Old High German s ē r 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