Synonyms for
Sorry
Definition
feeling regret or remorseful for something that has happened or a mistake that was made
Synonyms & similar words
dingy
noaccount
nocount
bad
distressing
lamentable
dismal
deplorable
pitiful
disconsolate
grim
drear
goodfornothing
nogood
dark
unregretful
meritless
goodfornaught
sad
gloomy
drab
blue
dreary
regretful
apologetic
regretful
contrite
repentant
remorseful
penitent
ashamed
guilty
chagrined
disconsolate
contrite
sorrowful
pensive
dejected
melancholy
woebegone
downcast
blue
mournful
sad
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- so sorry
- very sorry
- terribly sorry
- deeply sorry
- I'm sorry
- feel sorry
- say sorry
- excuse me
Word family
adjective sorry
adverb sorrowfully
Usage note
Often used to express regret for an action or to offer sympathy. 'Sorry' can also be used to express mild disappointment or to get someone's attention.
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Example sentences
- I am sorry for not listening to you.
- She felt sorry for hurting her friend's feelings.
- He said sorry for being late to the meeting.
- My mom is always sorry when she has to discipline me.
- I am sorry for not studying for my test.
Quotes
I'm sorry for the things I said when I was hungry.
A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.
I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you.