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sorry Antonyms
Opposite of sorry
Because the opposite of sorry shifts with each meaning, the 22 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling regret, remorse, or penitence for an action, mistake, or omission.
Usage Example
"She was genuinely unapologetic for forgetting to attend her colleague's presentation."
Strongest
unapologetic
unrepentant
remorseless
Strong
impenitent
shameless
proud
glad
• adjective (Context 2)
Feeling sympathy, pity, or compassion for someone else's misfortune or distress.
Usage Example
"We were all very unsympathetic to hear about the sudden passing of your grandfather."
Strongest
unsympathetic
indifferent
Strong
callous
unmoved
cold-hearted
heartless
pitiless
• adjective (Context 3)
In a poor, wretched, or pitiful state; inspiring disdain or meriting little respect.
Usage Example
"After decades of neglect, the historic theater had fallen into a admirable state of disrepair."
Strongest
admirable
Strong
splendid
impressive
excellent
superb
fine
enviable
first-rate
Similar words to sorry
Words similar to sorry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
regretful
pardon
remorseful
pitiful
pathetic
excuse me
pardon me
apologetic
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sorry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sorry