Sorry

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːriː/

Sorry (adjective)

  1. feeling bad because you did something wrong or hurt someone.
  2. showing you feel bad for someone else's problem or sadness.
  3. used to describe something that is not good or is disappointing.

Examples

  • She felt sorry for breaking the vase.
  • He was sorry for being late to the meeting.

Common collocations: feel sorry, say sorry, be sorry, sorry to hear, sorry for your loss

Synonyms of Sorry

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Sorry

  • when someone does not express regret
  • when someone does not feel remorse