sorry — feeling regret or penitence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling regret or penitence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːri/
Korean meaning: 미안한, 후회하는
Korean pronunciation: **소**리
Example Sentences
- Sorry, I ate your pizza thinking it was mine!
- I'm sorry to inform you that your flight is delayed.
- Sorry, but I can't lend you money again - my wallet is crying!
sorry
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɔːri//
feeling regret or penitence

a young child kneels beside the broken pieces of a beautiful flower vase, hands pressed together apologetically. The child's head is bowed down with tears in their eyes, looking genuinely remorseful. The scattered ceramic pieces and wilted flowers show what happened moments before. A parent stands nearby with a gentle, understanding expression despite the accident. The child's body language shows deep regret for breaking something precious. The parent reaches out with a forgiving gesture toward their upset child. the child feeling regret and penitence for their actions
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'sarig'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '상처받은, 고통스러운'이라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '후회하는, 미안한'이라는 감정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sorry, I ate your pizza thinking it was mine!”
“I'm sorry to inform you that your flight is delayed.”
“Sorry, but I can't lend you money again - my wallet is crying!”
“She felt sorry for the stray cat and took it home.”
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