sorest

Hurting the most

Sorest is the superlative of sore—the most painful, tender, or aggrieved.

A sorest spot is the place that hurts most.

Figuratively, the sorest point in a debate is the most sensitive issue.

That was the sorest I've ever been after a workout.

physical

painful

Causing hurt or ache

tenderSoft or sore
achingExperiencing dull pain
inflamedProvoked or medically irritated

raw · bruised · swollen · throbbing · sensitive · irritated · chafed · blistered · stinging · hurting

superlative

worst

Superlative of inferior

greatestSurpassing all others
mostGreatest in number
extremeFurthest from moderate

utmost · severest · acutest · direst · gravest · harshest · deepest · sharpest · keenest · bitterest

emotional

wounded

Having sustained harm

hurtCause or feel pain
aggrievedFeeling unjustly wronged
offendedFeeling hurt or disrespected

upset · resentful · bitter · pained · stung · touchy · sensitive · raw · bruised · distressed

idiom

loser

Defeated competitor

defeatVictory over another
disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
grudgePersistent resentment toward someone

resentment · bitterness · complaint · grievance · ego · pride · rejection · humiliation · embarrassment · sulking

Opposites

physical sensation/pain

soresthealthiest

In peak physical condition

pain-free · painless · strongest · fittest · numbed

emotional state/resentment

Superlative of joyful

degree/intensity (superlative)

Least harsh or extreme

slightest · gentlest · faintest

Phrases

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

Family

sore, soreness, sores, sorely, sorer, sorehead, soreheads

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