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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 already feel sorry for that person on how much they're having to spend on learning to drive."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

From Salon • May 2, 2026

If there wasn’t but one drop of human blood in your veins, you couldn’t help but feel sorry for the poor sap; we was probably doing him a favor getting him outta this turrible sit-a-way-shun.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

feel sorry

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