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sorriness Antonyms

Opposite of sorriness

Because the opposite of sorriness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or feeling of being sorry; sadness, sorrow, or regret.

Usage Example

"A deep sense of gladness washed over him as he reflected on the harsh words he had spoken."

Strongest
gladness
joy
Strong
happiness
cheerfulness
impenitence

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or state of being wretched, pitiful, poor, or inferior.

Usage Example

"The sheer excellence of the neglected apartments prompted the city council to order immediate renovations."

Strongest
excellence
Strong
splendor
worthiness
magnificence

Similar words to sorriness

Words similar to sorriness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wretchedness
regret
pitifulness
sorrow
remorse
sadness
shabbiness
pitiableness
See all synonyms of sorriness

• Nearby Words

soreness
sororal
sorority
sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sorriness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sorriness
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