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sorriest

 

[ ˈsɔriɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme emotion

The term 'sorriest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'sorry.' It is used to express the greatest degree of regret or sadness about a situation or action. When someone describes themselves or someone else as the 'sorriest,' they typically imply that they feel an overwhelming sense of guilt or sorrow. This word can also indicate pity or sympathy for someone who is in a bad situation. It's often used hyperbolically to emphasize the extent of regretfulness.

Synonyms

most pitiful, most regretful, most sorrowful

Examples of usage

  • I am the sorriest person for missing your birthday.
  • That was the sorriest excuse I've ever heard.
  • She felt the sorriest after realizing her mistake.
  • He was the sorriest sight after the long trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorriest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais triste

🇮🇳 सबसे दुखी

🇩🇪 am traurigsten

🇮🇩 paling sedih

🇺🇦 найсумніший

🇵🇱 najsmutniejszy

🇯🇵 最も悲しい

🇫🇷 le plus triste

🇪🇸 el más triste

🇹🇷 en üzücü

🇰🇷 가장 슬픈

🇸🇦 الأكثر حزناً

🇨🇿 nejsmutnější

🇸🇰 najsmutnejší

🇨🇳 最悲伤的

🇸🇮 najbolj žalosten

🇮🇸 sorglegast

🇰🇿 ең қайғылы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მწუხარე

🇦🇿 ən kədərli

🇲🇽 el más triste

Etymology

The word 'sorry' originates from Old English 'sarig', which meant 'sorrowful' or 'grieved.' The term is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Norse 'sorg' and the Dutch 'zeer'. Over time, the meaning of 'sorry' has evolved to convey not just sorrow, but also an apology for wrongdoing or an expression of sympathy for misfortune. The superlative form 'sorriest' has been formed through the addition of the '-est' suffix, which is common in English for creating superlatives. This transformation allows speakers to denote a higher degree of apology or regret, emphasizing strong feelings tied to loss, mistake, or misfortune. Usage of 'sorriest' often carries emotional weight and is contextually dependent on the speaker's intent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,807, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.