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feel sorry

VERB

regret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologize bemoan deplore grieve lament repent

STRONG

bewail deprecate disapprove miss moan mourn repine rue weep

WEAK

be disturbed be sorry for cry over cry over spilled milk feel remorse feel uneasy have compunctions have qualms kick oneself look back weep over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy delight praise

STRONG

approve endorse

WEAK

be content be satisfied

VERB

rue

Synonyms

STRONG

apologize deplore grieve lament mourn

WEAK

be sorry for cry over feel remorse kick oneself weep over

Antonyms

STRONG

be happy delight praise

Example Sentences

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I feel sorry for Mr. Elba—as of this week, Sir Idris—who is better than this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” “You feel sorry for Oscar Isaac’s character in ‘Beef’ because he’s so clearly outmatched by his partner, played by Carey Mulligan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I feel sorry for these clients. We’re not talking about wealthy individuals.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

I always contrast Thomas’ capacious ability to feel sorry for himself with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, because she also faced so many hurdles in her own life, right?

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

“Because if you’re just being nice to me because you feel sorry for me, please don’t.”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

feel sorry

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