sore
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in a way that causes emotional or physical pain
- She would sorely miss her grandmother's daily calls.
- After his departure, the house felt sorely empty.
- He was sorely grieved by the loss of his childhood home.
- They sorely lamented the missed opportunity.
- I will sorely regret not speaking up when I had the chance.
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to a very great or urgent extent
- The team is sorely lacking in experienced players.
- These hospitals are sorely in need of funding.
- The country was sorely tested by the economic crisis.
- New policies are sorely overdue.
- She was sorely tempted to give up the whole project.
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