Sorely

Pronunciation: /sɔrli/

Definitions of sorely

adverb In a way that causes great distress, suffering, or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 I am sorely in need of a new pair of shoes.

A2 She was sorely disappointed when her favorite team lost the game.

B1 The company is sorely lacking in diversity in its workforce.

B2 The team was sorely unprepared for the championship match.

C1 The government is sorely neglecting its duty to provide adequate healthcare for all citizens.

C2 The community is sorely divided on the issue of immigration reform.

Examples of sorely in a Sentence

formal The lack of funding has sorely impacted the progress of our research project.

informal I'm sorely tempted to skip class and go to the beach instead.

slang I was sorely hungover after the party last night.

figurative He felt sorely disappointed when he didn't get the promotion he was hoping for.

Grammatical Forms of sorely

• past tense: sorely
• plural: sorely
• comparative: more sorely
• superlative: most sorely
• present tense: sorely
• future tense: will sorely
• perfect tense: have sorely
• continuous tense: is sorely
• singular: sorely
• positive degree: sorely
• infinitive: to sorely
• gerund: sorely
• participle: sorely

Origin and Evolution of sorely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sorely' originated from the Old English word 'sārlīce', which was derived from the word 'sār' meaning 'pain' or 'sorrow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sorely' evolved to not only mean physical pain but also emotional distress or hardship. It has retained its original meaning of causing discomfort or suffering, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of negative experiences.