Main Entry: sor·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈsär-ē, ˈsȯr-\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): sor·ri·er; sor·ri·est

Etymology: Middle English sory, from Old English sārig, from sār sore

Date: before 12th century

1 : feeling sorrow, regret, or penitence
2 : mournful, sad
3 : inspiring sorrow, pity, scorn, or ridicule : pitiful <their affairs were in a sorry state>

synonyms see contemptible

— sor·ri·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

— sor·ri·ness \-ē-nəs\ noun