sore · adjective /sɔːr/
sore
B1 painful, especially when touched
Dictionary examples:
I've got a sore throat.
My feet are sore from all that walking.
All the dust made my eyes sore.
Learner example:
I'll miss the class, because I've got a sore throat. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
a sore point
C2 a subject that causes disagreement or makes people angry when it is discussed
Dictionary example:
Money is a sore point with him at the moment.
Learner example:
Although it is not a new phenomenon, it is more common - and a sore point - in our Society that, old people live alone and without any help. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
