Sorry Synonyms

Sorry is an adjective. Its synonyms include sad, unhappy, sorrowful, distressed, upset, depressed, downcast, miserable, downhearted, and disheartened. Its antonyms are glad and unsympathetic. Here are some additional synonyms for "sorry" with example sentences.

Another word for sorry

64 other ways to say sorry.

1. in the sense of sad
  • sad
  • sorrowful
  • upset
  • downcast
  • downhearted
  • dejected
  • despondent
  • disconsolate
  • heartbroken
  • grief-stricken
  • sympathetic
  • compassionate
  • commiserative
  • empathetic
  • concerned
  • unhappy
  • distressed
  • depressed
  • miserable
  • disheartened
  • down
  • despairing
  • broken-hearted
  • inconsolable
  • full of pity
  • pitying
  • moved
  • consoling
  • caring
  • understanding
2. in the sense of regretful
  • regretful
  • contrite
  • rueful
  • conscience-stricken
  • abject
  • guilt-ridden
  • bad
  • shamefaced
  • in sackcloth and ashes
  • compunctious
  • remorseful
  • repentant
  • penitent
  • apologetic
  • guilty
  • self-reproachful
  • ashamed
  • sheepish
  • afraid
3. in the sense of pitiful
  • pitiful
  • heart-rending
  • unfortunate
  • unhappy
  • disastrous
  • regrettable
  • shameful
  • distressful
  • pitiable
  • distressing
  • wretched
  • unlucky
  • calamitous
  • mortifying
  • awful

Sorry Sentences

"I’m really sorry for that."

"He felt sorry for her."

"She looked genuinely sorry for apologizing."

"I’m sorry, it won’t happen."

Sorry Rhymes