sorriness
/'sɔrinis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or quality of being sorry; regret or remorse: A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or penitence related to one's own actions or a situation. 2. Worthlessness or poor quality due to insignificance or inadequacy: The condition of being paltry, shabby, or of little value or merit.
Usage
The word "sorriness" is a formal noun used to describe either an emotional state of regret or the poor quality of something. It is often used in a critical or disparaging way when referring to quality.
Examples: * Emotional State: He felt a deep sorriness for his harsh words. * Poor Quality: The sorriness of the accommodation was immediately apparent to all the guests.
Advanced Usage
- "the sorriness of it all": A phrase used to express contempt or pity for the entirety of a regrettable or shabby situation.
- Looking at the failed project, she could only sigh at the sorriness of it all.
Variants and Related Words
- Sorry (adjective): Feeling or expressing regret, penitence, or pity; of poor quality or condition.
- I am sorry for the mistake. / He was living in a sorry little hut.
Synonyms
- Regret (for emotional sense): A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
- Remorse (for emotional sense): Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
- Pitifulness (for quality sense): Deserving or arousing pity, often due to inadequacy.
- Shabbiness (for quality sense): The state of being in poor condition or of low quality.
Antonyms
- Contentment (for emotional sense): A state of happiness and satisfaction.
- Pride (for emotional sense): Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement or quality.
- Excellence (for quality sense): The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
- Superiority (for quality sense): The state of being superior, of higher quality.
Noun
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worthlessness due to insignificance
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