DictionaryRoot: sarig
Old English
sarig
distressed, grieved
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adjective / interjection
sorry
SAH-ree/ˈsɑːri/
Feeling regret or sympathetic sorrow.
Etymology
Old English sarig described emotional distress or grief. That meaning developed into remorse and regret, allowing “sorry” to express an apology or sympathy for another person’s troubles.