Phrase guide

sore point

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An action, belief, or state of affairs which is an enduring basis for disagreement or dissatisfaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bone of contention, bone to pick, point of contention

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: wunder Punkt — enduring basis for disagreement or dissatisfaction
  • Russian: больно́е ме́сто (bolʹnóje mésto) — enduring basis for disagreement or dissatisfaction