sore eyed
/ˈsɔrˌaɪd/
adjective
- Having red, irritated, or painful eyes, often from tiredness, allergies, or infection.
- The dusty room left everyone sore-eyed and sneezing.
- After staring at the computer screen all day, he felt sore-eyed and exhausted.
- She woke up sore-eyed after a night of very little sleep.
Synonyms