Sorry

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Feeling regret or apologetic about something. Used to express apology.

“I'm sorry I was late to the meeting.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɒri/

Syllables

sor·ry

Related Words

Synonyms

apologeticregretfulremorseful

Antonyms

unregretful

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Has double R and ends with Y.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with double R pattern.

Words Related to Sorry

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sorry” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

gorry horry lorry norry porry serry soary sorra sorty soury worry

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