YourDictionary

sore

Sore means painful or sensitive, whether physically or mentally. (adjective)

  1. An example of sore used as an adjective is a sore back which means a back that is in pain.
  2. An example of sore used as an adjective is a sore point which means a disagreement that continues to cause distress.

A sore is a painful spot on the body or something that causes annoyance, irritation or grief. (noun)

An example of a sore is an open wound on the leg.

YourDictionary Definitions. Copyright © 2012 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See sore in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See sore in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Learn more about sore

link/cite print suggestion box