sorry
adjective
feeling regret, compunction, sympathy, pity, etc..
sorriest
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superlativeof sorry.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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It took until Game 162, but they clinched a spot in the postseason on Sunday, outlasting the even sadder Texas Rangers in baseball’s sorriest war of attrition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Having failed to learn from history, he’s poised to repeat its sorriest sagas, in the service of his ignorant, misinformed prejudices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2024
Schofield recently revealed he believes his career is now over following the affair which he apologised for, calling it his "biggest, sorriest secret".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2023
The sorriest late endorser for this wild legal document was McCarthy, the minority leader.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2020
“I’m the sorriest of all,” Jenna says, her eyes filling with tears.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
