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sorry
01
a word we use to say we feel bad about something
Examples
Sorry, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
02
used to ask someone to repeat what was said
Examples
Sorry? I did n't catch that.
sorry
01
feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
sorriest
Comparative
sorrier
gradable
Examples
He felt sorry for forgetting his friend's birthday and apologized immediately.
02
having a pitiable condition, often due to misfortune
Examples
The abandoned house was in a sorry state, with shattered windows and overgrown weeds.
03
feeling sad or sorrowful, often due to a misfortune or the distress of others
Examples
He felt sorry for the lost puppy wandering down the street.
04
having a poor or disappointing quality
Examples
She gave a sorry excuse for being late to the meeting.
