Definitions for 'sorry':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word sorry. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈsɔɹi/
US: /ˈsɒɹi/
Definition 1
The act of saying sorry; an apology.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ˈsɔɹi/
US: /ˈsɒɹi/
Definition 1
(of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.
Definition 2
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
The storm left his garden in a sorry state.
Definition 3
Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.
Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player.
Part of Speech: Interjection. Interjections are short exclamatory words or phrases that convey strong emotions.
UK: /ˈsɔɹi/
US: /ˈsɒɹi/
Definition 1
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone.
Definition 2
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out.
Definition 3
Used to correct oneself in speech.
There are four — sorry, five — branches of the store locally.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: apologetic, attritional, compunctious, contrite, heavyhearted, melancholy, mournful, penitent, penitential, regretful, remorseful, repentant, sad, unhappy
Synonyms: soz, I beg your pardon, I'm sorry, come again, excuse me, huh, say again, say what, what
