seem sorry

Frequency: 7.045.8 per million words

To appear to be regretful.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried to apologize, but he didn't seem genuinely sorry.
  • Despite her words, she didn't seem very sorry for her mistake.
  • The child truly seemed sorry after accidentally breaking the vase.
  • His expression made him seem sorry for causing the trouble.
  • Even though he lost the game, he didn't seem sorry about his performance.
  • She wants to ensure he seems sorry before she considers forgiveness.
  • The manager seemed sorry for the inconvenience and offered a compensation.
  • After the heated argument, neither of them seemed sorry for their harsh words.
  • He kept repeating "I'm sorry," but his body language didn't make him seem sorry.
  • If you truly seem sorry, people are often more willing to forgive you.