100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "sorry"

Definition

The adjective sorry expresses feelings of regret, remorse, or sympathy. It is often used to indicate an apology or to convey compassion for someone's misfortune.

1. Feeling regretful about an action: When someone feels remorseful for something they have done or failed to do.
2. Feeling sympathy: Used to express empathy or compassion towards someone else's situation.
3. Unfortunate or disappointing: Describing a situation or event that is regrettable or not satisfactory.

Synonyms

• Apologetic
• Regretful
• Remorseful
• Sympathetic
• Compassionate
• Commiserative
• Sorrowful
• Rueful
• Pitiful

Antonyms

• Unapologetic
• Indifferent
• Unrepentant
• Happy
• Joyful
• Cheerful
• Satisfied

Examples

1. I am sorry for being late to the meeting.
2. She gave me a sorry look after hearing the bad news.
3. He felt sorry for his friend who lost her job.
4. I’m sorry that I forgot your birthday.
5. They were sorry to hear about the accident.
6. I felt sorry for the stray dog on the street.
7. She was sorry to leave the party early.
8. He sounded sorry when he apologized.
9. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings.
10. The sorry state of the playground made me sad.
11. He gave a sorry excuse for not completing his assignment.
12. She felt sorry that she couldn't attend the wedding.
13. I am sorry to bother you at this hour.
14. They were sorry for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
15. I felt sorry for the child who lost his toy.
16. The sorry weather kept us indoors all weekend.
17. I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well.
18. She looked sorry after realizing her mistake.
19. I am truly sorry for your loss.
20. The sorry outcome of the game disappointed the fans.
21. He was sorry for the misunderstanding.
22. I am sorry that I cannot help you today.
23. She felt sorry watching her friend struggle.
24. The sorry situation required immediate action.
25. I am sorry for any confusion caused by my message.
26. He was sorry to leave his hometown.
27. The sorry sight of the abandoned house was heartbreaking.
28. I feel sorry if I have offended you in any way.
29. She was sorry to have missed the opportunity.
30. The sorry excuse he gave didn’t convince anyone.
31. I am sorry about the mix-up with your order.
32. He seemed genuinely sorry for his actions.
33. The sorry news spread quickly through the community.
34. I felt sorry when I saw the injured bird.
35. She was sorry for her harsh words.
36. The sorry condition of the roads made travel difficult.
37. I am very sorry that you had to go through this.
38. The sorry performance left the audience disappointed.
39. He looked sorry as he walked away.
40. I feel sorry for those affected by the flood.
41. She was sorry to hear that her friend was moving away.
42. The sorry appearance of the garden was due to neglect.
43. I am sorry for the trouble I caused.
44. He was sorry to miss the concert.
45. The sorry results of the survey were alarming.
46. She felt sorry when she saw the homeless man.
47. I am sorry for the misunderstanding that occurred.
48. The sorry state of affairs made everyone uneasy.
49. He genuinely felt sorry after realizing his error.
50. I am sorry you had to wait.
51. She was sorry for not being able to help her friend.
52. The sorry situation called for immediate attention.
53. I felt sorry when I saw the child crying.
54. The sorry excuse he made was hardly believable.
55. I am sorry if I overstepped my bounds.
56. She looked sorry after breaking the vase.
57. The sorry outcome of the experiment was unexpected.
58. I am sorry for the noise; it won't happen again.
59. He felt sorry that he couldn’t attend the meeting.
60. The sorry state of the economy is concerning.
61. I am sorry to inform you that your application was denied.
62. She felt sorry when she realized her mistake.
63. The sorry condition of the car made it unsafe to drive.
64. I am sorry for your troubles.
65. He looked truly sorry when he apologized.
66. The sorry incident left a mark on our friendship.
67. I am sorry that you are feeling this way.
68. She sounded sorry when she explained what happened.
69. The sorry excuse he gave was unacceptable.
70. I felt sorry for her when she lost the competition.
71. The sorry state of the project was worrying.
72. I am sorry that I couldn’t be there for you.
73. He felt sorry for not being able to fulfill his promise.
74. The sorry condition of the library was shocking.
75. I am sorry for any misunderstanding.
76. She was sorry to hear about her colleague's illness.
77. The sorry situation needed a quick solution.
78. I feel sorry when I see people in distress.
79. He looked sorry after making the mistake.
80. I am sorry for the lack of communication.
81. The sorry performance did not meet expectations.
82. I am sorry if I seemed rude earlier.
83. She felt sorry for the lost opportunity.
84. The sorry results prompted a re-evaluation of the strategy.
85. I am sorry for your inconvenience.
86. He truly felt sorry after hurting his friend’s feelings.
87. The sorry news about the accident shocked everyone.
88. I felt sorry for the team after their defeat.
89. She was sorry for not being able to help.
90. The sorry state of the facilities was disappointing.
91. I am sorry for the oversight.
92. He sounded sorry when he called.
93. The sorry condition of the park was a concern for residents.
94. I am sorry for the delay in response.
95. She felt sorry when she saw the rain-soaked picnic.
96. The sorry excuse was met with skepticism.
97. I am sorry for the mistakes in the report.
98. He expressed how sorry he was for the inconvenience.
99. The sorry condition of the animal made me want to help.
100. I am sorry for not being more understanding.