sorry

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: sor-ry (2)

English Definition

Feeling regret, compunction, or sympathy.

Example Sentence

I am sorry for being late.

US IPA /ˈsɑːr.i/

UK IPA /ˈsɒr.i/

apologetic regretful remorseful repentant

glad happy unrepentant