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SORRY

(adj., adj.sat, noun, interj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Sorry.

How to pronounce sorry:

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Sorry - as an adjective

Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

Example: "Felt regretful over his vanished youth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bad6regretful13

Sorry - as an adjective satellite

Bad; unfortunate

Example: "My finances were in a deplorable state"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplorable15distressing13lamentable14pitiful12sad4

Without merit; of little or no value or use

Example: "A sorry horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
good-for-naughtgood-for-nothingmeritless11no-accountno-countno-good

Causing dejection

Example: "A blue day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue6dark9dingy10disconsolate15dismal9drab7drear6dreary10gloomy12grim7

Sorry - as a noun

The act of saying sorry; an apology.

Sorry - as an interjection

Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

Example: "Sorry! i didn't see that you were on the phone."

Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.

Example: "Sorry? what was that? the phone cut out."

Used to correct oneself in speech.

Example: "There are four — sorry, five — branches of the store locally."

Example Sentences

"I want to express my sincerest sorry for the mistake I made."
"Please accept my heartfelt sorry for the inconvenience caused."
"His sorry seemed insincere and lacked genuine remorse."
"She offered her apologies and said she was truly sorry."
"Despite his sorry, he still faced the consequences of his actions."
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Word Game Points

Is SORRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sorry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SORRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SORRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sorry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SORRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SORRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sorry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SORRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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