SORENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

soreness

noun

Definition of soreness

as in discomfort

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Recent Examples of soreness Though stress and soreness can affect anyone, not just the pros. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Doctors tend to use it more broadly for the stiffness, soreness and muscle fatigue that come from holding the head forward or downward. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 To them, tech neck describes the stiffness, soreness and muscle fatigue that come from holding your head forward or down for long periods. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas was held out after leaving Tuesday night’s 3-1 win during an at-bat in the eighth inning with lower back soreness. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Nacua sat out the last two games because of a hip injury that caused hip, groin and abdominal soreness. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Spend an afternoon on yard work, and the next day’s soreness makes sense to us and to the people around us. — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Flight attendants, pilots, and nurses all highly recommend compression socks because of their ability to improve circulation, reduce soreness, and curb the very serious risk of developing blood clots as a result of prolonged immobility. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 Gregory had missed 10 games due to a knee injury and returned for one game, but was reluctant to play on Christmas due to knee soreness. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

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Noun

And when his biceps injury flared again, and the discomfort extended up through his neck, the Dodgers put off an IL move as long as possible.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The show doesn’t spare her discomfort, but what surprised her most was how gentle cooking for chefs turned out to be.

— Elissa Suh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of discomfort

Noun

On screen, Guitarrica’s expressive and angular visage conveys the fright and uncertainty that afflict his character, who is desperate for tenderness.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In Sense and Sensibility, Nordrum plays Colonel Brandon with heart-wrenching tenderness.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tenderness

Noun

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen can help relieve pain and discomfort from headaches, body aches and sore throats by reducing inflammation, says Reed.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
The non-invasive form can cause gastrointestinal distress, fever and aches for a few days.

— Eva Flowe October 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ache

Noun

Just take his February fall collection, which mashed up decades of American glamour with a sneaky British twinge.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
Then came the third inning, a sudden twinge of pain in Carson Whisenhunt’s left elbow and an escort to the trainer’s room.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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