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He felt sorry about what he had done vs He felt sorry for what he had done

The two phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'He felt sorry about what he had done' is used when expressing regret or remorse for a specific action or event. On the other hand, 'He felt sorry for what he had done' is used when feeling compassion or sympathy toward oneself for a particular action or event.
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He felt sorry about what he had done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret or remorse for a specific action or event.

Examples:

  • He felt sorry about what he had said to her.
  • She felt sorry about the way she had treated him.
  • They felt sorry about the mistake they had made.
  • I feel sorry about what I did yesterday.
  • He feels sorry about the accident he caused.

Alternatives:

  • he regretted what he had done
  • he was remorseful about what he had done
  • he was apologetic for what he had done
  • he felt bad about what he had done
  • he was contrite about what he had done

He felt sorry for what he had done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express feeling compassion or sympathy towards oneself for a particular action or event.

Examples:

  • He felt sorry for what he had said to her.
  • She felt sorry for the way she had treated him.
  • They felt sorry for the mistake they had made.
  • I feel sorry for what I did yesterday.
  • He feels sorry for the accident he caused.

Alternatives:

  • he sympathized with what he had done
  • he felt compassion for what he had done
  • he pitied himself for what he had done
  • he was compassionate towards what he had done
  • he was empathetic towards what he had done

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