“Sorry” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “sorry” in a sentence. How to connect “sorry” with other words to make correct English sentences.

sorry (adj): feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment, especially because something unpleasant has happened or been done

Use “sorry” in a sentence

I’m sorry. I’m partly responsible for it.

Well I’m sorry – but nobody’s perfect.

I’m sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose.

“You’re standing on my foot.” “Sorry, I didn’t realize.”

I’m sorry, I didn’t recognize you.

I’m sorry – I can’t remember your name.

We’re sorry, we cannot meet your requirements.

I’m sorry, I’m busy right now.

I’m sorry for shouting at you.

I’m sorry, but that is simply impossible.

I’m sorry for being late.

I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry.

I’m sorry to hear that you got laid off.

I’m sorry for being grumpy. I’ve been under stress at work lately.

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