Soreness Meaning in English

word · lemma: sore

US

ˈsɔɹ

SOR-ness

UK

sˈɔːnəs

SAW-ness

Definition

Soreness is the feeling of pain, discomfort, or tenderness in part of your body, especially after exercise, injury, or illness.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly describes mild, persistent pain or tenderness, often after physical activity ('muscle soreness'). Not used for sudden or severe pain. Common phrases: 'muscle soreness', 'soreness in my throat'.

• Spanish: dolor - molestia (muscular)
• Portuguese (BR): dor (muscular) - sensibilidade
• Portuguese (PT): dor (muscular) - sensibilidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 酸痛 - 疼痛
• Chinese (Traditional): 痠痛 - 疼痛
• Hindi: दर्द (मांसपेशियों का) - अकड़न
• Arabic: ألم - وجع
• Bengali: ব্যথা - অস্বস্তি
• Russian: боль - болезненность
• Japanese: 痛み - 筋肉痛
• Vietnamese: cơn đau nhức - cảm giác đau
• Korean: 통증 - 뻐근함
• Turkish: ağrı - sızı
• Urdu: درد - تکلیف
• Indonesian: nyeri - rasa pegal

Example Sentences

I feel soreness in my arms after lifting weights.

basic

Her legs were full of soreness after running the marathon.

basic

The medicine helped relieve my throat soreness.

basic

That post-workout soreness means your muscles are getting stronger.

natural

After sitting at my desk all day, I always have soreness in my lower back.

natural

The soreness goes away after a hot shower and some rest.

natural