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sorriness

noun

Definition of sorrinessnext
as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved the sorriness she felt upon the untimely death of her father can scarcely be described or even imagined

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  1. sorrow
  2. grief
  3. anguish
Noun
  • President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack in separate statements and expressed sorrow over the deaths.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In direct contradiction to Herzog, Zamir’s office stated that Azaria had never expressed sorrow or remorse about the killing.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sorrow
Noun
  • The school said grief counselors are available for students who would like to talk, while staff members are able to listen and provide support, according to WSAZ.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This curiosity for the many shapes of grief is translated in the film through magical realism.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of grief
Noun
  • The organization said the discoveries had deepened the anguish of families searching for loved ones.
    — Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Their mental anguish, out-of-pocket expenses, the time caregivers devote to their work, the wages lost from forgone work — all create spectacular costs for America’s families.
    — Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of anguish
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“Sorriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorriness. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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