Sorry

noun

/ˈsɔɹi/

Word Frequency: 24.7

Definitions

1.nounThe act of saying sorry; an apology.

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

"I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."

3.adjectivePoor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

"The storm left his garden in a sorry state."

4.adjectivePathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.

"Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."

5.interjectionExpresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

"Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone."

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

"Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out."

7.interjectionUsed to correct oneself in speech.

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