noun

soreness

soreness, aching, tenderness

I have some muscle soreness after the workout.

I have some muscle soreness after the workout.

The soreness in my throat is getting worse.

The soreness in my throat is getting worse.

((in/of sth.)) soreness in/of a body part I have soreness in my legs.

Synonyms: pain, ache, discomfort; Antonyms: comfort, relief

From the adjective 'sore' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Sore' comes from Old English 'sār' meaning 'painful'.

Think of how you feel the day after a 'SO REally' hard workout – you feel 'soreness'.

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