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Definition sorry in British English

sorry adjective

adjective
/ˈsɒri/
1

used for emphasizing how bad, stupid, or embarrassing something is

Example

That's the sorriest excuse I've ever heard.

Example

If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this sorry mess.

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
1.1

used for emphasizing that something is so bad that it makes you feel sympathy

Example

What a sorry sight they were!

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
2

ashamed, embarrassed, or unhappy about something that you have done

Example

Tell your sister you're sorry!

Example

I'm sorry I behaved in such a childish way.

Example

He wasn't sorry for hitting the other boy.

Synonyms and related words
ashamed embarrassed guilty apologetic guilty contrite
3

feeling sadness or sympathy for someone because something bad has happened to them

Example

I'm sorry about your losing your job.

Example

I am sorry to hear that your father died.

Synonyms and related words
apologetic guilty contrite
4

disappointed about a situation, and wishing you could change it

Example

I'm sorry you have decided to leave the company.

Example

We're sorry you weren't happy with our service.

Synonyms and related words
disappointed disillusioned dismayed
5

used to tell someone that they will soon wish they had not done something, especially because someone will be angry or punish them

Example

Don't you dare do that again, or you'll be sorry!

Definition sorry in British English