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sorryfeeling regret or penitence

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: feeling regret or penitence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːri/

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
💡 Concept

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

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɒri/

🌳Etymology

Rootsorry

🎵Rhyme

worryhurrycurry
worry
hurry
curry

🔗Collocations

feel sorry
sorry state
sorry excuse
say sorry
sorry sight
sorry to hear

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Sorry, I ate your pizza thinking it was mine!

I'm sorry to inform you that your flight is delayed.

😄 Fun example

Sorry, but I can't lend you money again - my wallet is crying!

She felt sorry for the stray cat and took it home.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

apologeticregretfulremorsefulrepentant

Antonyms

unrepentantproudsatisfied

Related

apologizeregretforgiveexcuse

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