sorely
In urgent need
Sorely means severely or intensely, used almost exclusively with words suggesting lack or need: sorely missed, sorely needed, sorely tempted, sorely disappointed.
The word derives from sore in its old sense of painfully or grievously.
Outside these fixed collocations, sorely sounds archaic.
Cause or feel pain
- injuredHaving sustained harm
- afflictedSuffering from something harmful
- painedExpressing suffering or displeasure
- grievedFelt deep sorrow
stricken · damaged · harmed · bruised · scarred · deeply · gravely · grievously
Guilt for wrongdoing
- ruefulnessSorrowful regret
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
- guiltMoral self-reproach
repentance · compunction · self-reproach · chagrin · lamentation · grievously · bitterly · painfully
Failed to reach
- neededWas essential for
- wantingAbsent or insufficient
- deficientHaving too little
- absentNot in attendance
scarce · inadequate · insufficient · deprived · bereft · short · devoid · starved
hurt
Cause or feel pain
- injuredHaving sustained harm
- afflictedSuffering from something harmful
- painedExpressing suffering or displeasure
grieved · stricken · damaged · harmed · bruised · scarred · deeply · gravely · grievously · bitterly
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- ruefulnessSorrowful regret
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
guilt · repentance · compunction · self-reproach · chagrin · lamentation · grievously · bitterly · painfully · deeply
missed
Failed to reach
absent · scarce · inadequate · insufficient · deprived · bereft · short · devoid · starved · desperate
enticed
Drew toward with appeal
inclined · swayed · moved · pulled · tantalized · seduced · strongly · mightily · powerfully · greatly
tried
Made an attempt
- challengedDisputed or questioned
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
taxed · pushed · pressured · burdened · stressed · worn · patience · endurance · limits · breaking point
sorelyhappily
In a joyful manner
joyfully · gladly · blissfully · cheerfully · gleefully
sorelyhardly
Almost not at all
unconcernedly · indifferently · scarcely · barely · nonchalantly
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- sore loserOne who pouts after defeat
- cold soreViral lip lesion
- sight for sore eyesPleasing arrival after absence
- sore pointTender emotional topic
- sore muscles