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sore spot

NOUN

soft spot

Synonyms

WEAK

exposed nerve in the gut nerve ending raw raw nerve sore point tender spot the quick weakness where it hurts where one lives

Example Sentences

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The drop in the currency is a particular sore spot, undermining people’s savings and raising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Few businesses are hiring, inflation is still a sore spot and households have cut back on spending.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Geographically, Europe remains a sore spot with below-average economic growth and high energy prices.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

In the clip, Daniels also took the opportunity to hit a sore spot with Trump: the size of his hands.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

It appeared that Grace had hit a sore spot.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson