Be/feel sorry for somebody
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To feel pity or sympathy for someone because of their situation or their difficulties.
I feel sorry for the children who don't have enough to eat.
Often appears as...
- feel sorry for him
- feel sorry for her
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To express regret, remorse or apology for something you have done or said that may have caused harm or inconvenience to someone.
I am sorry for being late.
Often appears as...
- sorry for my mistake
- sorry for the trouble
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To feel pity or sympathy for someone because of their situation or their difficulties.
I feel sorry for the children who don't have enough to eat.
Often appears as...
- feel sorry for him
- feel sorry for her
phrase
To express regret, remorse or apology for something you have done or said that may have caused harm or inconvenience to someone.
I am sorry for being late.
Often appears as...
- sorry for my mistake
- sorry for the trouble
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use it to show deep understanding of someone's difficult situation.
Seeing her struggle, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Patronizing
Be careful not to sound superior or condescending when expressing pity.
I feel sorry for those affected by the strike, and I hope they get support.
Pro Tip 3/3Genuine Concern
Express sorrow for someone only if you genuinely care about their situation.
He's been through so much, and I truly feel sorry for him.
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use it to show deep understanding of someone's difficult situation.
Seeing her struggle, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Patronizing
Be careful not to sound superior or condescending when expressing pity.
I feel sorry for those affected by the strike, and I hope they get support.
Pro Tip 3/3Genuine Concern
Express sorrow for someone only if you genuinely care about their situation.
He's been through so much, and I truly feel sorry for him.
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use it to show deep understanding of someone's difficult situation.
Seeing her struggle, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Patronizing
Be careful not to sound superior or condescending when expressing pity.
I feel sorry for those affected by the strike, and I hope they get support.
Pro Tip 3/3Genuine Concern
Express sorrow for someone only if you genuinely care about their situation.
He's been through so much, and I truly feel sorry for him.
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