「SORRY」の定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

SORRY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition Definition Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In sorry adjective sor·​ry ˈsär-ē ˈsȯr- sorrier ; sorriest Synonyms of sorry Take our 3 question quiz on sorry 1 a : feeling sorrow or sympathy I'm so sorry for your loss. We were very sorry to hear the news. She felt sorry for him. [=she felt sympathy and concern for him because of his situation, problems, etc.] He told me to stop feeling sorry for myself . [=to stop indulging in self-pity] b : feeling regret or penitence He was sorry about what he had said. "I wanted to apologize," she said, "for my abominable rudeness in laughing at you just now. It was idiotic of me and I don't know why I did it. I'm sorry ." — P. G. Wodehouse "… I'm so sorry , but the tongs were too hot, and so I've made a mess," groaned poor Jo, regarding the little black pancakes with tears of regret. — Louisa May Alcott I am sorry we have ever differed, and extremely sorry I have ever given you offence. — Charles Dickens — used to express polite regret I'm sorry , but I think you're wrong. I'm sorry to interrupt you. — used to introduce disappointing or bad news in a polite way I'm sorry , but we won't be able to come. — used as an apology for a minor fault or offense Oh, sorry —that was clumsy of me. I'm late again. Sorry about that . [=I'm sorry; I apologize] Take our 3 question quiz on sorry 2 : mournful , sad Rilla remembered one moonlit evening of childhood when she had said to her mother, "The moon just looks like a sorry , sorry face." — Lucy Maud Montgomery 3 : inspiring sorrow, pity, scorn, or ridicule : pitiful Their affairs were in a sorry state. Lawrence blushed, and then smiled awkwardly. A man in love is a sorry spectacle. — Agatha Christie In view of the sorry treatment of the Native Americans of the US, it is time that their voice was heard a little more clearly in contemporary American society. — Tim Flannery … had been on her way to work when her rusted-out, … sorry excuse for a car … choked on its last drop of gasoline, then died. — Ingrid Law sorrily ˈsär-ə-lē ˈsȯr- adverb sorriness ˈsär-ē-nəs ˈsȯr- noun Synonyms of sorry Relevance lame pitiful mean cheap dirty nasty hateful wretched disgusting See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for sorry contemptible , despicable , pitiable , sorry , scurvy mean arousing or deserving scorn. contemptible may imply any quality provoking scorn or a low standing in any scale of values. a contemptible liar despicable may imply utter worthlessness and usually suggests arousing an attitude of moral indignation. a despicable crime pitiable applies to what inspires mixed contempt and pity. a pitiable attempt at tragedy sorry may stress pitiable inadequacy or may suggest wretchedness or sordidness. this rattletrap is a sorry excuse for a car scurvy adds to despicable an implication of arousing disgust. a scurvy crew of hangers-on Examples of sorry in a Sentence I'm sorry if I offended you. She was sorry to hear about their divorce. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sorry for saying that. I'm sorry that I wasted your time. What a sorry state of affairs we're in now. That's the sorriest excuse I've heard. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . The company website doesn’t give a price to rent or buy one – sorry , Homer. — New Atlas , 27 Apr. 2026 Just what exactly are the toilet – sorry , lavatory – arrangements for VIP guests at the state banquet when it is held in a tent? — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner , 24 Apr. 2026 The four-speed, oscillating fan isn’t particularly fancy ( sorry , no Matter support), but with summer right around the corner, the staff favorite is a practical pickup that can blow air up to 34 feet away. — Brandon Widder, The Verge , 24 Apr. 2026 So sorry , Shae, that Mike didn't check into rehab after your precious NFL Draft. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com , 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorry Word History Etymology Middle English sory , from Old English sārig , from sār sore First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of sorry was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing sorry feel sorry for oneself (it's) better (to be) safe than sorry poor / sad / sorry excuse for sorry to say Rhymes for sorry chary mari quare sari sparry starry acari behari bihari chiari harari safari See All Rhymes for sorry Browse Nearby Words sorrowless sorry sort See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Sorry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorry. Accessed 6 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition sorry adjective sor·​ry ˈsär-ē ˈsȯr- sorrier ; sorriest 1 : feeling sorrow or regret 2 : mournful sense 2 , sad 3 : causing sorrow, pity, or scorn : wretched sorriness -ē-nəs noun More from Merriam-Webster on sorry Nglish: Translation of sorry for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 29 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged More from Merriam-Webster Word of the Day flamboyant See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! Popular in Grammar & Usage See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words Regarding the Incorrect Use of 'Decimate' 5 Verbal Slip Ups and Language Mistakes Is it 'used to' or 'use to'? 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