adj.
Pronunciation: ' sär- ē , ' so ̇ r-
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: sor · ri · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English sory, from Old English s ā rig, from s ā r sore
Date: before 12th century
1 : feeling sorrow, regret, or penitence
2 : MOURNFUL , SAD
3 : inspiring sorrow, pity, scorn, or ridicule : PITIFUL <their affairs were in a sorry state>
synonyms see CONTEMPTIBLE
– sor · ri · ly \ - ə -l ē \ adverb
– sor · ri · ness \ - ē -n ə s \ noun