sorry
adjective/ˈsɑri/
Frequency rank: #538 most common English word
Meaning
Feeling sad or regretful about something.
Example sentence
I'm really sorry for missing your call.
Synonyms & related words
- apologetic
- regretful
- remorseful
- repentant
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