footsore
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After a long day of sightseeing, the tourist felt footsore and sat down on a bench.
Definition
Adjective: - Having sore or tired feet: Describes the physical state of experiencing pain, discomfort, or fatigue in one's feet, typically as a result of prolonged walking, standing, or ill-fitting footwear.
Usage
The adjective "footsore" is used to describe a person (or sometimes an animal) whose feet are sore. It is typically used after a linking verb like be, feel, or become. It is a descriptive term often found in narratives or accounts of long journeys.
Examples
- After hiking for twelve miles, the entire group was footsore and eager to rest.
- The tourists returned to the hotel, footsore from a long day of exploring the city on foot.
- She felt footsore and weary after her first shift as a waitress.
Advanced Usage
- "footsore and weary": A common collocation emphasizing both physical soreness and general tiredness.
- The pilgrims, footsore and weary, finally reached their destination.
Variants and Related Words
- Footsoreness (noun): The state or condition of having sore feet.
- The footsoreness from the march took days to subside.
Synonyms
- Sore-footed: Having sore feet.
- Weary-footed: Tired from walking.
- Tender-footed: Having feet that are sensitive or easily sore.
After a long day of sightseeing, the tourist felt footsore and sat down on a bench.
Adjective
- having sore or tired feet