Sorriness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorriness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being sorry; regret.
Meaning
The state or quality of being sorry; regret.
More Meanings
- Worthlessness; wretchedness.
Example Sentences
His friend, Mr. Smith, thought that "a sorry farmer on a sorry farm is a sorry sight." Bill hardly attained that level of sorriness.
Synonyms for sorriness
Depending on context, synonyms include paltriness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paltriness, sorrowfulness, regretfulness, remorsefulness, sadness, ruthfulness.
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