Soreness: meaning, definitions and examples

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soreness

 

[ หˆsษ”หrnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical discomfort

Soreness refers to the state of being tender, sensitive, or painful, especially as a result of physical activity or injury. It is a common feeling experienced after intense exercise or strain on the muscles.

Synonyms

ache, discomfort, pain

Examples of usage

  • My muscles are aching from the soreness after yesterday's workout.
  • He complained of soreness in his back after lifting heavy boxes all day.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional discomfort

In a psychological context, soreness can also refer to a feeling of emotional distress, hurt, or sensitivity. It may stem from interpersonal conflicts, rejection, or disappointment.

Synonyms

distress, hurt, sensitivity

Examples of usage

  • She felt a deep soreness in her heart after the breakup.
  • The soreness of betrayal lingered long after the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "soreness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmerz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasa sakit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—›ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ผ็—›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกrsauki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolor

Word origin

The word 'soreness' originated from the Old English word 'sฤr', which means painful or grievous. Over time, it evolved to represent both physical and emotional discomfort. The concept of soreness has been present in human experiences for centuries, reflecting the universal nature of pain and sensitivity.