sorry

adjective
UK: /ˈsɒr.i/
US: /ˈsɑː.ri/

  1. Feeling or expressing regret or sympathy.

    1. I'm sorry for your loss. [ ] [ ]
    2. I feel really sorry that you didn't get the promotion you deserved after all your hard work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to politely apologize for something.

    1. Sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Oh sorry, I thought you were someone else I was supposed to meet earlier today. [ ] [ ]

  3. Feeling sadness or disappointment.

    1. I'm sorry to hear about your accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. I was truly sorry to learn of the difficulties your family have been facing recently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regretful remorseful apologetic
sorry verb

  1. To feel regret or remorse.

    1. You'll be sorry when I leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. He'll sorry he ever crossed me when his punishment arrives unexpectedly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express apology or regret.

    1. I'm sorry, I did not hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. I sorry if my words caused any offence or discomfort to people in attendance. [ ] [ ]
sorry noun

  1. An expression of apology or regret.

    1. I just want to say sorry. [ ] [ ]
    2. A simple sorry isn't nearly enough to undo all the harm you've caused throughout these years. [ ] [ ]
sorry interjection

  1. Used as a polite way of attracting someone's attention or expressing disagreement.

    1. Sorry, but I think you're wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sorry to interrupt, but could I ask a quick question regarding the ongoing debate? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sorry" in English means: Feeling or expressing regret or sympathy., Used to politely apologize for something., Feeling sadness or disappointment..

The phonetic transcription of "sorry" is /ˈsɒr.i/ in British English and /ˈsɑː.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sorry": regretful, remorseful, apologetic.

Example usage of "sorry": "I'm sorry for your loss.". More examples on the page.