sorriness

Example Sentences

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“As old as I am,” Mounger said, “I got my greatest lesson on the sorriness of human nature at that time.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2016

Soon you will understand the sweetness of crying, of ears and sorriness and pastries and calves and diaphragms and tongues, each one as soothing as the last.”

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2010

His voice was thick with sorriness, and he could hardly get the words out.

From Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales by Metelerkamp, Sanni

And her sorriness held her heart warm, in the glow of giving comfort.

From The Fortieth Door by Bradley, Mary Hastings

I have seen something since then that has driven all my sorriness out of my head.

From "Pip" A Romance of Youth by Hay, Ian