SORRY
/ˈsɔɹi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, interjection
Definition of SORRY
The act of saying sorry; an apology.
(of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
"I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
"The storm left his garden in a sorry state."
Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.
"Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
"Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone."
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
"Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out."
Used to correct oneself in speech.
"There are four — sorry, five — branches of the store locally."
Synonyms of SORRY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SORRY in a Sentence
- "I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."
- "The storm left his garden in a sorry state."
- "Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."
- "Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone."
Word Details
Is SORRY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SORRY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SORRY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SORRY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | o | r | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SORRY
13 words from the letters in SORRY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SORRY in Word Games
SORRY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SORRY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SORRY to find 13 additional valid words.