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sorely

[sawr-lee, sohr-] / ˈsɔr li, ˈsoʊr- /


ADVERB
badly
Synonyms


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“We will sorely miss his presence at Long Beach and racetracks everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

What would be really valuable is if these private, high-cost, higher-learning institutions partner and brand themselves with two-year trade schools to create even better, accredited programs for the trades—which are sorely lacking today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

But for viewers looking for something new, Disney+ is sorely lacking.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

An ideal future for Morakinyo would be to develop ecotourism -- sorely lacking in Nigeria, despite its rich wildlife -- and possibly generate funds from carbon credits.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

It had been a gut decision to pay off her indenture with the Menagerie, and it had cost the Dregs sorely.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo