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sorriness Synonyms

Another word for sorriness

Choosing another word for sorriness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 regret washed over him as he reflected on the harsh words he had spoken."

Strongest
regret
Strong
remorse
sorrow
sadness
contrition
penitence
compunction
grief

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
wretchedness
pitifulness
Strong
shabbiness
pitiableness
paltriness
meanness
inferiority

Opposites of sorriness

The opposite of sorriness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joy
gladness
excellence
splendor
happiness
worthiness
magnificence
cheerfulness
See all opposites of sorriness

• Nearby Words

sororal
sorority
sorrel
sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully

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