I am sorry
Verbal act contrition
I am sorry is a formulaic expression of apology or regret.
The full phrase sounds more formal or emphatic than the contracted I'm sorry: I am sorry for your loss, I am truly sorry I hurt you.
The uncontracted form often signals sincerity or gravity, as when making amends or acknowledging wrongdoing.
- I apologizeExpression of remorse
- apologizeAcknowledge a fault
- my badInformal fault admission
- forgiveCease to blame
- regretSorrow over past actions
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- apologiesforgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, sincere apology, formal apology
- sympathymy condolences, how sad, how awful, poor thing, what a shame
- admissionsapplication, acceptance letter, admissions, application deadline, admissions committee
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