📒 feeling sad and ashamed about something that has been done
- sorry about something We're very sorry about the damage to your car.
- I'm sorry about the mess—I haven't had a chance to tidy up yet.
- sorry for something She is obviously deeply sorry for what she has done.
📒 feeling sad and showing sympathy
- sorry (that)… I'm sorry that your husband lost his job.
- sorry to do something We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again.
- I was sorry to see him go.
📒 feeling disappointed about something and wishing you had done something different or had not done something
- sorry (that)… She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary.
- I'll make you sorry you were ever born!
- You'll be sorry if I catch you!
📒 very sad or bad, especially making you feel pity or disapproval
- The business is in a sorry state.
- They were a sorry sight when they eventually got off the boat.
📒 to be sad or feel sympathy for somebody
- He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her.
📒 used to say that it is wiser to be too careful than to act too quickly and do something you may later wish you had not
- She decided to avoid travelling at night. Better safe than sorry.
📒 to feel unhappy; to be sad about yourself because you are suffering
- Stop feeling sorry for yourself and think about other people for a change.
- Mitch felt slightly sorry for himself.
📒 used when you are apologizing for something
- I'm sorry, I forgot.
- Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted?
- I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow.
📒 used for disagreeing with somebody or politely saying ‘no’
- I'm sorry, I don't agree.
- I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go.
📒 used for introducing bad news
- I'm sorry to have to tell you you've failed.
📒 used for saying that something is disappointing
- He didn't accept the job, I'm sorry to say.