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feel sorry

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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“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

I feel sorry for Fed Chair Jerome Powell because he is in this impossible situation.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Mama wanted people to feel sorry for her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

My sisters feel sorry for the parrot but I don’t.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver