Definition

The most regretful or apologetic; feeling or expressing sorrow to the highest degree.

Example

He gave the sorriest excuse for being late to the meeting.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I feel like I was the sorriest friend during our last hangout.

Oh come on, you weren't that bad!

I just kept talking over everyone, and I hate that.

It's okay, we all have our moments. It happens!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sorriest** → It is formed from "sorry" (from Old English *sorh*, meaning sorrow or grief) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "sorriest" means the most sorrowful or the one who feels the most grief.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sorrow' to remember that 'sorriest' means the most sorrowful.

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