Definitions

sorry

[sor-ee, sawr-ee] / ˈsɒr i, ˈsɔr i /

ADJECTIVE

remorseful, regretful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologetic contrite regretful remorseful touched

WEAK

attritional compunctious conscience-stricken guilt-ridden melted penitent penitential repentant self-accusing self-condemnatory self-reproachful shamefaced softened

Antonyms

WEAK

unremorseful unsorry

ADJECTIVE

sad, heartbroken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pitiful sad sorrowful unhappy

WEAK

disconsolate distressed grieved heartbroken heavy-hearted melancholy mournful rueful saddened

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy

WEAK

glad heartened hopeful joyful

ADJECTIVE

wretched, pathetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dismal distressing miserable pitiful sad

WEAK

abject base beggarly cheap contemptible deplorable despisable disgraceful inadequate insignificant mean paltry piteous pitiable poor scruffy scummy scurvy shabby shoddy small trifling trivial unimportant vile worthless wretched

Antonyms

WEAK

good nice

Example Sentences

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"As chief executive, I take responsibility for that, and I am deeply sorry for the pain and distress that you experienced."

From BBC

“We’re so so so sorry for what you’re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us — he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re so so so sorry for what you’re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us – he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”

From Salon

But the sorry state of Tottenham's season meant not even Frank's biggest advocate could disagree with the decision.

From BBC

The woman shrugs like she really is sorry.

From Literature

sorry

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