sorry

[US]/'sɒrɪ/
[UK]/'sɔri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. feeling sadness, regret, or apology; pitiable.

Phrases & Collocations

sorry for oneself

i'm sorry

sorry for

so sorry

feel sorry

feel sorry for

i'm so sorry

say sorry to

Example Sentences

They are a sorry lot.

sorry to butt in on you.

sorry to trouble you.

I feel sorry for you.

You will be sorry about this later.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.

The world is certainly in a sorry state.

he was sorry in after years.

sorry to barge in on your cosy evening.

Richard was sorry to break up the party.

sorry, but the computer's down.

sorry, we've got to dash.

I'm sorry the call is so late.

I'm sorry if I was a bit brusque.

I'm sorry to disappoint your hope.

Real-world Examples

Well, I'm sorry, Claire. I am sorry.

Source: House of Cards

Sorry, I've got to catch a plane.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Oh, no sorry, six-one-six. I'm not used to it.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 6

I'm sorry about this, honey. I'm sorry.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Next up is another super common word very sorry. .

Source: Sara's British English class

Oh, God, look at... Sorry. I'm so sorry.

Source: Volume 2

I'm sorry. I have floors to scrub.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

Sorry. Sorry. I'll put on my Han Solo hat.

Source: Financial Times

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. We'll be quiet.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

I can't. I am sorry. I'm so sorry.

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

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