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[ˈsɒri]

adj

1) ashamed, embarrassed, or unhappy about something that you have done

Tell your sister you're sorry![/ex]

He wasn't sorry for hitting the other boy.[/ex]

I'm sorry I behaved in such a childish way.[/ex]

2) feeling sadness or sympathy for someone because something bad has happened to them

I am sorry to hear that your father died.[/ex]

I'm sorry about your losing your job.[/ex]

3) disappointed about a situation, and wishing you could change it

I'm sorry you have decided to leave the company.[/ex]

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feel sorry for sb — to feel sympathy for someone because they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation[/ex]

I feel sorry for the guys who have to work night shifts.[/ex]

feel sorry for yourself — to feel sad about your life rather than trying to do things that could make you feel better[/ex]

Instead of sitting around feeling sorry for yourself, go out and socialize.[/ex]

sorry; I'm sorry — spoken 1) used for telling someone that you are ashamed or unhappy about something that you have done that has hurt or upset them[/ex]

I'm sorry - I shouldn't have blamed you.[/ex]

Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot.[/ex]

— 2) used in a social situation as a way of asking someone to forgive you for doing something that is rude or embarrassing

Sorry, I should have phoned to let you know I'd be late.[/ex]

I'm sorry about the misunderstanding.[/ex]

— 3) used for politely interrupting someone, especially to ask them a question

Sorry, do you know what time it is?[/ex]

— 4) used for politely asking someone to repeat something that they have said

I'm sorry, what was your name again?[/ex]

— 5) used for interrupting yourself in order to correct a mistake that you have made while speaking

You need to catch the number 3, sorry, the number 23 bus to Market Street.[/ex]