adjective / interjection
sorry
SAH-ree/ˈsɑːri/
Feeling regret or sympathetic sorrow.
"I'm sorry," the child says, offering the repaired toy to a friend.
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.
In context
I’m sorry I was rude You really came The Marquis’s mansion sent an invitation
More examples
- I feel sorry for snapping at you earlier.
- We're so sorry to hear about your loss.
- Sorry, could you say that again?
Forms
sorry · sorrier · sorriest
Similar words
- apologetic
- Emphasizes expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
- regretful
- Emphasizes wishing a past action or outcome were different.
- sympathetic
- Emphasizes concern for another person's suffering rather than personal regret.