Sorry

/ˈsɔːri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

feeling regret, sorrow, or pity.

I'm sorry for what I said earlier; it was insensitive.

expressing a feeling of disappointment or sympathy.

She was very sorry to hear about your loss.

deserving pity; inadequate.

That was a sorry excuse for a performance.

interjection

used to express apology or sympathy.

Sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you.

expresses regret.

Sorry, but I can't come to the party.

Middle English 'sori', from Old English 'sorg' meaning 'sorrow'.

sorry to hear that

Expressing sympathy or regret related to someone's circumstances.

sorry for the inconvenience

An apology for causing trouble or difficulty.

sorry, not sorry

A sarcastic phrase indicating lack of true remorse.

sorrow

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

regret

A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.

Srsly sorry

I was srsly sorry for missing your party.

Sorry, not sorry

She was late again, and when she apologized, she added, 'Sorry, not sorry.'