soreness

• Nom désignant une douleur physique ou un inconfort, souvent ressenti au toucher, ou un sentiment désagréable de détresse morale.

A noun referring to physical pain or discomfort, often felt when an area is touched, or an unpleasant feeling of mental distress.

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1. Physical pain or tendernessB1formalmedical

   A feeling of pain or discomfort in a part of the body, often caused by injury, overuse, or illness.

   douleur musculaire ou sensibilité

   • After the long hike, she felt soreness in her legs.
   • The doctor checked the soreness in his shoulder.
   • Applying ice can help reduce muscle soreness after exercise.

   Synonymesacheachingdiscomforthurtinflammationirritationpaintenderness

2. Emotional distress or hurtB2informal

   A feeling of mental pain, sadness, or resentment.

   Peine morale

   • He still felt a soreness in his heart after the argument.
   • The criticism left a lingering soreness in her mind.
   • Time helped heal the soreness of the breakup.

   Synonymesanguishbitternessdistressgriefhurtpainresentmentsorrow

   Antonymescomfortcontentmenteasehappinessjoypleasure