Sorry /ˈsɔɹi/

The meaning and definition of Sorry, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The act of saying sorry; an apology.

adjective

(of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
“I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.”
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
“The storm left his garden in a sorry state.”

interjection

Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
“Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone.”
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
“Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out.”

Synonyms apologetic attritional compunctious contrite heavyhearted melancholy

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Sorry /ˈsɔɹi/

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