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sorry

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sorry /ˈsɑri/ adjective
sorrier; sorriest
sorry
/ˈsɑri/
adjective
sorrier; sorriest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SORRY
[more sorry; most sorry]
: feeling sorrow or regret
used to express polite regret
used to introduce disappointing or bad news in a polite way
used as an apology for a minor fault or offense (such as bumping into someone)
used as a polite way of asking someone to repeat something spoken
used to introduce a correction to what you have said or written
always used before a noun
: very bad or poor
: causing feelings of disappointment or pity