[not before noun] feeling sad and ashamed about something that has been done. sorry about something We're very sorry about the damage to your car.

to feel sympathy for someone He decided to help Jan, as he felt sorry for her. better safe than sorry (saying).

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb sorry, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

used when you are apologizing for something. Sorry I'm late! Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment?

used when you apologize for something. Sorry I'm late! Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment?

What does the noun sorry mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun sorry. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

[countable, uncountable] apology (to somebody) (for something) a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a ...

6 дней назад · sorry adjective (SAYING NO) ... used to show politeness when refusing something or disagreeing: I'm sorry, but I think you've made a mistake.

a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a problem

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem. Why should I apologize? Go and apologize to her. We apologize for the late departure ...