Definitions for sore

Overview of noun sore

The noun sore has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) sore

(an open skin infection)

Overview of adj sore

The adj sore has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (8) sensitive, sore, raw, tender

(hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw")

2. (1) afflictive, painful, sore

(causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up")

3. (1) huffy, mad, sore

(roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark")