be sorry

Frequency: 9.5350.5 per million words

Used to express an apology or regret.

sorryVERB + sorry

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Examples (10)

  • I am truly sorry for my mistake.
  • She was genuinely sorry to hear about your loss.
  • We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
  • You will be sorry if you don't take this opportunity.
  • He said he was sorry for shouting.
  • Don't be sorry; it wasn't your fault.
  • They were sorry that they couldn't make it to the party.
  • I am sorry, but I can't help you right now.
  • If I offended you, I am deeply sorry.
  • We have always been sorry for the misunderstanding.