feel sorry for

VERB

feel compassion for

Synonyms

WEAK

bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console empathize with express sympathy feel for grieve with have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize sympathize with

Example Sentences

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“I feel sorry for these clients. We’re not talking about wealthy individuals.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

I always contrast Thomas’ capacious ability to feel sorry for himself with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, because she also faced so many hurdles in her own life, right?

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Mama wanted people to feel sorry for her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"The people I feel sorry for are the fans who paid hard-earned money to come here today and watch that," Peters said.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

But was I supposed to feel sorry for her?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver