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be sorry

VERB
hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor despise detest loathe scorn shun
STRONG
abominate anathematize contemn curse deprecate deride disapprove disdain disfavor disparage execrate nauseate spurn
WEAK
be disgusted with be hostile to be loath be reluctant be repelled by be sick of bear a grudge against can't stand feel malice to have an aversion to have enough of have no use for look down on not care for object to recoil from shudder at spit upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore approve cherish like love
STRONG
commend compliment endorse flatter laud praise sanction
VERB
repent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apologize atone deplore
STRONG
bewail lament reform regret relent rue sorrow
WEAK
be ashamed be contrite feel remorse have qualms reproach oneself see error of ways show penitence
Antonyms
STRONG
be happy praise

Example Sentences

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Serious collectors won’t be sorry to see the departure of the speculators who tried to flip paintings for profit in recent years and pushed up prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

This only happens after he’s restored himself to power and realizes perhaps he should be sorry about a thing or five.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

"People always say sorry when they find out you are adopted, and I always replied 'Why? Don't be sorry'."

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

“While Blakely may be sorry now, his selfish actions while serving as an elected official and law enforcement officer harms society as a whole.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

“I’ve been practicing all week for that contest. You’ll be sorry you didn’t want to share when I win that game system.”

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon