footsore

[ foot-sawr, -sohr ]

adjective

1. having sore or tender feet, foot, as from much walking.

footsore

/ ˈfʊtˌsɔː /

adjective

1. having sore or tired feet, esp from much walking

Derived Forms

• ˈfootˌsoreness, noun

Other Words From

• footsoreness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of footsore¹

First recorded in 1710–20; foot + sore

Example Sentences

As for unelected judges: They should be as modest and unassuming as a crossing guard in a Mennonite village where all the horses are old and footsore.

From Washington Post

They were exhausted, covered in sweat and footsore after walking between dozens of congressional offices.

From Washington Post

Thousands were still coming, just to be part of the vast red vibe, as other thousands, a bit footsore or sated on shoulder-to-shoulder happiness, were leaving.

From Washington Post

Though footsore from their long journey, Lupita and Salvador investigated Tijuana’s major streets from one end to another.

From Literature

The loudest hysterics were reserved for the bedraggled, footsore “caravan of invaders” inching its way north through Mexico, several thousand desperate souls bringing, according to Trump, crime and terrorists.

From Salon