transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsär-ē, ˈsȯr- ]
adjective
( sor·ri·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English sory, from Old English sārig, from sār 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-lē adverb
• sor·ri·ness -ē-nəs noun