sore point

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sticking point(English)soreness(English)sticking-place(English)pain point(English)saddlesoreness(English)dissatisfaction(English)pointfulness(English)point(English)

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