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sorry Definition and Meaning in English (sorry definition)

adjective
Synonyms:regretfulapologeticpenitent
Quick Answer • Definition

Sorry definition: Feeling regret or penitence for something one has done or failed to do.

Definitions of Sorry

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling regret or penitence for something one has done or failed to do.

  2. 2adjective

    Used to express an apology or regret, often as an interjection.

  3. 3adjective

    Of poor quality or condition; evoking pity or contempt.

Example Sentences

casual

“I'm sorry for the delay.”

casual

“He felt sorry for the homeless man.”

casual

“That was a sorry excuse.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounsorrow
adjectivesorrowful
adverbsorrowfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

feel sorry forexpression

To feel pity or sympathy for someone.

be sorry to hearexpression

To express regret or sadness about bad news.

sorry statecollocation

A very bad or unfortunate condition.

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What is the meaning of Sorry in English?▼
Sorry definition: Feeling regret or penitence for something one has done or failed to do.
How do you translate 'Sorry' to English?▼
'Sorry' translates to 'sorry' in English. Sorry definition: Feeling regret or penitence for something one has done or failed to do.
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