sorry

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɔɹi/
/ˈsɒɹi/
/ˈsɑɹi/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of saying sorry; an apology.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

Example Sentences
  • I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.
2 Definition

Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

Example Sentences
  • The storm left his garden in a sorry state.
3 Definition

Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.

Example Sentences
  • Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player.
Interjection
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

Example Sentences
  • Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out.
3 Definition

Used to correct oneself in speech.

Example Sentences
  • There are four — sorry, five — branches of the store locally.