Definition

The condition of having pain or discomfort in the feet, often due to excessive walking or standing.

Example

After the long hike, I experienced footsoreness that made it hard to walk.

Conversation

I went hiking yesterday, and now I have some serious footsoreness.

That sounds rough! Hiking can really take a toll on your feet.

Yeah, I didn't realize how much I would feel it today.

Make sure to rest and maybe soak your feet — it helps with footsoreness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Footsoreness → It is formed from "foot" (from Old English "fōt", meaning the lower extremity of the leg) and "soreness" (from Old English "sorn", meaning pain or discomfort). The word describes the condition of experiencing pain or discomfort in the foot.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'foot' as the part of the body that is experiencing 'soreness' or pain, which helps you remember that footsoreness refers to discomfort in the foot.

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