feel sorry

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VERB

regret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologize bemoan deplore grieve lament repent

STRONG

bewail deprecate disapprove miss moan mourn repine rue weep

WEAK

be disturbed be sorry for cry over cry over spilled milk feel remorse feel uneasy have compunctions have qualms kick oneself look back weep over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy delight praise

STRONG

approve endorse

WEAK

be content be satisfied

VERB

rue

Synonyms

STRONG

apologize deplore grieve lament mourn

WEAK

be sorry for cry over feel remorse kick oneself weep over

Antonyms

STRONG

be happy delight praise

Example Sentences

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feel sorry

But despite what he has been through, the devout Jew said he refuses to feel sorry for himself.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

It’s easy to kick the Chargers while they are down, and for the Chargers to feel sorry for themselves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I feel sorry for him, but I feel sorry for the Roebucks too. Two innocent people minding their own business.”

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

I feel sorry for Mr. Elba—as of this week, Sir Idris—who is better than this.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

One chimp may feel sorry for or love another.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall