Sorry Definition
sorry
adjective
- feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; "felt regretful over his vanished youth"; "regretful over mistakes she had made"; "he felt bad about breaking the vase"
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
- without merit; "a sorry horse"; "a sorry excuse"; "a lazy no- count, good-for-nothing goldbrick"; "the car was a no-good piece of junk"
- causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a disconsolate winter landscape"; "the first dismal dispiriting days of November"; "a dark gloomy day"; "grim rainy weather"
"Sorry" in song lyrics
See how sorry is used in real songs:
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"JAMIE, I killed the robots and I'm sorry"
Aesop Rock — 1 of 4 (Thank You) -
"A glance along tomorrow, sorry"
Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge -
"Herc, DMC, Moe Dee. I'm sorry"
Annakin Slayd — Rhythm's Last Stand
Words that rhyme with sorry
Usage tips for "sorry"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sorry" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sorry to find words that pair well.