definition of
soreness

[1] #1 soreness n. [tenderness, rawness] a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on". wn

[2] #2 soreness n. [discomfort, irritation] an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress. wn