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Definition of sorriness

sorriness

/ˈsɑː.ɹi.nəs/
sor · ri · ness
Adverb:sorrily
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Adjective:sorry
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for sorriness

• Nearby Words

sororal
sorority
sorrel
sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Inherited from Old English sārigness ('sadness, grief'), formed from sārig ('sorry, sorrowful') and the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorriness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorriness
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