soreness
/'sɔ:nis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state of physical discomfort or pain: "Soreness" refers to a feeling of pain, tenderness, or aching in a part of the body, often resulting from injury, overuse, or inflammation.
- A state of emotional distress or sensitivity: "Soreness" can also describe a feeling of mental pain, hurt feelings, or emotional sensitivity.
Usage and Examples
- Physical Soreness:
- Muscle soreness is common after starting a new exercise routine.
- She complained of soreness in her throat.
- Emotional Soreness:
- There was still some soreness between them after the argument.
- He tried to hide the soreness he felt from the criticism.
Advanced Usage
- Point of maximum soreness/tenderness: The specific spot where pain is most acute when touched.
- The doctor pressed to find the point of maximum soreness.
- To alleviate/ease soreness: To reduce or relieve the painful feeling.
- This cream helps alleviate muscle soreness.
Variants and Related Words
- Sore (adj): Painful or aching.
- My legs are sore from running.
- Sorely (adv): Extremely, severely (often used with "missed" or "needed").
- He will be sorely missed.
Synonyms
- Tenderness: Sensitivity to pain.
- Ache: A continuous dull pain.
- Discomfort: A state of slight pain or physical unease.
- Painfulness: The quality of being painful.
Antonyms
- Comfort: A state of physical ease.
- Relief: The alleviation of pain or distress.
- Numbness: Lack of sensation or feeling.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A sore point/spot: A subject that causes annoyance or distress.
- Talking about the failed project is a sore point for the team.
- To be sore about something: To be upset or resentful about something.
- He's still sore about not getting the promotion.
Noun
- an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
- a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
- the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
- after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on