US /ˈfʊtsɔːr/ UK /ˈfʊtsɔː/
adj Freq #211990

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    having painful or tired feet, especially after walking a long distance

    The hikers reached the village cold, hungry, and footsore.

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Synonyms
1 adj · having painful or tired... sore-footedweary
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Word family
Related forms footsoreweary

Etymology

A compound of foot + sore. It describes the physical result of prolonged walking or standing and has long been applied to travelers, marching soldiers, working animals, and anyone whose feet have become painfully tired.

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