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feel sorry for

VERB

feel compassion for

Synonyms

WEAK

bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console empathize with express sympathy feel for grieve with have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize sympathize with

Example Sentences

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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

He told a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, “I feel sorry for the people who have to listen to me.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

"We couldn't believe it. I feel sorry for their nan and grandad having to spend all the money on birthdays at once," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

She should have acted friendly at the beginning of the year instead of waiting until now, when all I could do was feel sorry for her.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris