sore meaning and definition

SORE noun

Definition of sore (noun)

1. an open skin infection

SORE adjective

Definition of sore (adjective)

1. hurting
   • "the tender spot on his jaw"
   • synonyms: raw, sensitive, tender
2. causing misery or pain or distress
   • "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
   • synonyms: afflictive, painful
3. 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"
   • synonyms: huffy, mad