deeply sorry
Genuinely contrite inside
Deeply sorry expresses sincere regret or remorse, stronger than a casual apology.
The phrase signals genuine contrition rather than mere politeness: I'm deeply sorry for your loss, We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Often appears in formal apologies or when acknowledging serious harm.
- my apologiesExpression of regret
- apologeticExpressing regret for wrongdoing
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
mea culpa · penitent · ashamed · guilt · heartfelt apology · forgiveness · heartfelt · sincere · anguished · mournful · repentant · grieving · atone · eat humble pie · beg · plead · tears · mistake
- apologiesforgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, sincere apology, formal apology
- Apology wordsapology, oops, excuse me, pardon me, my bad
deeply sorryunapologetic
Showing no remorse
unrepentant · remorseless · defiant · impenitent · shameless
deeply sorrygleeful
Full of high-spirited joy
delighted · pleased · satisfied · triumphant · smug
deeply sorrysorry not sorry
Phrase feigning then retracting regret
going through the motions · lip service · crocodile tears · non-apology
deep, deeply, deeper, deepest, depths, deepen, deepens, deepened, deepening