sorely test

Frequency: 6.52.2 per million words

used to describe something that puts a great strain on one's patience or endurance

sorelyADV. + VERB

Categories:

test

Examples (10)

  • The long journey will sorely test their endurance.
  • His patience was sorely tested by the constant delays.
  • The new policy is bound to sorely test the company's resources.
  • Dealing with rebellious teenagers can sorely test a parent's resolve.
  • The extreme weather conditions sorely tested the climbers' resilience.
  • This crisis will sorely test our ability to adapt.
  • Her loyalty was sorely tested when she faced a difficult choice.
  • The continuous pressure began to sorely test his mental strength.
  • Even the most experienced leader would be sorely tested by such a challenge.
  • The ongoing negotiations have sorely tested the diplomats' patience.