sorely (Meaning)
sorely (r)
to a great degree
in or as if in pain
Synonyms & Antonyms of sorely
Synonyms:
- resentfully
- dolefully
- inconsolably
- hard
- wretchedly
- agonizingly
- dolorously
- hardly
- regretfully
- sharply
- plaintively
- woefully
- unhappily
- wailfully
- severely
- lugubriously
- ruefully
- harshly
- mournfully
- grievously
Antonyms:
- well
- cheerily
- gaily
- stoically
- indifferently
- merrily
- lightheartedly
- dispassionately
- lightheartedly
- calmly
- sunnily
- unconcernedly
- lightly
- sunnily
- impassively
- casually
- nonchalantly
- mirthfully
- favorably
- casually
- rejoicingly
- cheerily
- gayly
- rejoicingly
- dispassionately
- calmly
- lightly
- good-naturedly
- favorably
- well
- nonchalantly
- merrily
- blithely
- impassively
- indifferently
- unconcernedly
- gayly
- good-naturedly
- mirthfully
- gaily
- blithely
- stoically
Synonyms:
- crestfallenly
- glumly
- joylessly
- distressingly
- cheerlessly
- cruelly
- pessimistically
- keenly
- distressfully
- darkly
- poignantly
- abjectly
- sullenly
- morosely
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- dismally
- acutely
- despondently
- low-spiritedly
- ill
- disconsolately
- drearily
- dourly
- hurtfully
- somberly
- gloomily
- forlornly
- downheartedly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- piercingly
- blackly
- dispiritedly
Antonyms:
sorely Sentence Examples
- The team sorely lacked a strong leader after the captain's injury.
- The economy was sorely affected by the prolonged recession.
- The patient was sorely in need of medical attention.
- I was sorely disappointed by the lack of progress on the project.
- The family was sorely grieving the loss of their loved one.
- The wounded soldier was sorely in need of bandages and antibiotics.
- The community was sorely impacted by the natural disaster.
- The child was sorely missed after being sent away to boarding school.
- The country was sorely unprepared for the invasion.
- The injured hiker was sorely grateful for the help they received.
FAQs About the word sorely
to a great degree, in or as if in pain
painfully, bitterly, sorrowfully,sadly, resentfully, dolefully, inconsolably, hard, wretchedly, agonizingly
gleefully, easily, cheerfully, joyously, joyfully, joyfully, blissfully,gladly, joyously, delightedly
The team sorely lacked a strong leader after the captain's injury.
The economy was sorely affected by the prolonged recession.
The patient was sorely in need of medical attention.
I was sorely disappointed by the lack of progress on the project.
