Sorrier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sorrier
[ ˈsɔːr.i.ər ]
emotional state
Sorrier is the comparative form of the adjective sorry, meaning feeling regret or sadness about something. It is used to indicate a greater degree of regret or sadness than 'sorry.' This term is often employed to express empathy or remorse in various situations, particularly when someone has made a mistake or can do nothing to alleviate someone's suffering. It can also denote a sense of disappointment or pity in a particular circumstance.
Synonyms
more apologetic, more regretful, more remorseful
Examples of usage
- I felt sorrier for my friend than I did for myself.
- He couldn't help but feel sorrier after hearing her story.
- She was sorrier than ever after realizing her mistake.
Translations
Translations of the word "sorrier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais arrependido
🇮🇳 ज़्यादा दुखी
🇩🇪 trauriger
🇮🇩 lebih menyesal
🇺🇦 більш вибачливий
🇵🇱 bardziej przepraszający
🇯🇵 より申し訳ない
🇫🇷 plus désolé
🇪🇸 más apenado
🇹🇷 daha üzgün
🇰🇷 더 미안한
🇸🇦 أكثر أسفًا
🇨🇿 více litující
🇸🇰 viac ľutujúci
🇨🇳 更感到抱歉
🇸🇮 bolj obžalujoč
🇮🇸 meira afsökun
🇰🇿 көбірек кешірім сұрайтын
🇬🇪 მეტად ბოდიშით
🇦🇿 daha peşman
🇲🇽 más apenado
Etymology
The word 'sorry' is derived from the Old English term 'sǣriġ,' which referred to feeling sorrowful or experiencing distress. It evolved through Middle English, with forms like 'sory' and 'sorȳ,' retaining the same core meaning. Over time, the comparative form 'sorrier' emerged to allow speakers to express a deeper level of sadness or regret. The usage of 'sorry' has broadened, now encompassing apologies in everyday language, making it a common expression of empathy or compassion. The comparative 'sorrier' conveys a comparative degree of that emotional state, emphasizing the varied shades of human emotion in language.