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feel sorry for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfil ˈsɑri fɚ/ · UK /ˌfiːl ˈsɒri fə/

feel sorry for means: To feel sad about someone’s problems and wish their life were easier.

verb

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To feel sad about someone’s problems and wish their life were easier.

  • I feel sorry for him.
  • She felt sorry for the children who had lost their home.
  • Do you ever feel sorry for yourself?

Similar words: pity

Common phrases: feel sorry for someone, feel sorry for yourself

Questions about feel sorry for

What does feel sorry for mean?

To feel sad about someone’s problems and wish their life were easier.

What is feel sorry for in other languages?

Türkçe: acımak · Español: sentir lástima por · Français: avoir pitié de · Deutsch: Mitleid haben mit · Italiano: provare pena per · 日本語: 気の毒に思う

How do you pronounce feel sorry for?

In American English /ˌfil ˈsɑri fɚ/; in British English /ˌfiːl ˈsɒri fə/.

How do you use feel sorry for in a sentence?

I feel sorry for him. She felt sorry for the children who had lost their home.

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