Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sair
Adjective
/sɛə/
Definition
The term ‘sair’ is an adjective used primarily in Scottish English to describe something that is sore or painful.
Examples
- After the long hike, my legs were sair and weary.
- He felt a sair pang of regret after the argument.
- Her sair heart was evident in her teary eyes.
Meaning
It typically refers to physical pain or discomfort, but it can also be used metaphorically to indicate emotional pain or distress.
Synonyms
- Sore
- Painful
- Achy
- Distressing
