sorry

A1 · Beginner

adj. feeling sad or bad for someone else because of their problems or bad news.

adj. feeling or expressing sympathy, pity, or regret for the misfortunes of others.

“I was so sorry to hear about your grandfather passing away.”

“We were deeply sorry to learn of the project's cancellation after all the hard work you invested.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. in a very bad or weak condition that makes you feel pity or look down on it.

adj. wretched, poor, or pitiful in quality or state; often used to describe an inadequate attempt or condition.

“The old abandoned house was in a sorry state with broken windows.”

“The team made a sorry attempt at a comeback, failing to score even a single point in the final half.”

A2 · Elementary British English

interj. what you say when you want someone to repeat something you did not hear.

interj. used to request that a speaker repeat a statement that was not heard or understood.

“Sorry? Could you say that again? The music is too loud.”

“Sorry? I missed the last part of the instructions because of the static on the line.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. the act of saying the word 'sorry'.

n. the verbal expression of an apology.

“A simple sorry is all I need to hear from you.”

“He thought a quick sorry would fix the problem, but the damage to their relationship was already ran too deep.”