The word "sore" is correct and usable in written English. It can be used to describe something that is painful, aching, or tender, or to refer to a lingering feeling of resentment or disappointment. For example, "After receiving criticism from his boss, he felt a sore disappointment for not having done a better job.".
Even though nothing was clear in Florida, Republicans (and Fox News) began referring to George W as the "president-elect" and branding Gore as a sore loser for refusing to accept the fact.
Watching fellow competitors stagger around camp like zombies in the mornings – tired, sore and nursing crocked knees, blistered feet or chafing in unmentionable places – was comic at times.
15 MIKE BROWN 7/10 His previous game at Twickenham ended with a sore head but happily he made a full recovery.
Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms, which at first are fever, muscle pain, headaches and a sore throat.
Desperate for work, the newly arrived accepted long hours and low wages, though the need to do so, Desai said, "nagged away like a sore on their necks".
Serena Williams is nursing a sore right elbow – and Maria Sharapova is trying hard, no doubt, not to smile too much.
Davis Love III claimed the Europeans were sore losers: "We didn't cry when we lost two in a row".
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