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Very sorry vs really sorry

Both 'very sorry' and 'really sorry' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of expressing a high level of regret or apology.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 5492 views

Very sorry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a high level of regret or apology.

It is used to convey a sincere apology or express deep regret for something that has happened.

Examples:

  • I am very sorry for the mistake I made.
  • She felt very sorry for causing the accident.
  • Okay, I am very sorry about that whole pushing-you- on-the-floor thing.
  • I'm very sorry about your colleague.
  • Very sorry to have wasted your time, Miss Godmother.
  • And I am so very sorry for it.
  • I'm very sorry about DC Trotman.
  • I'm very sorry, Sun.
  • I'm very sorry I trapped us here.
  • And Tony is very sorry that he attacked you with his knife.
  • Apology number 470... I am very sorry, Agent May.
  • Again, we're very sorry about the projector.
  • We're all very sorry about your mum, Lindsay.
  • I am very sorry to have to tell you this.
  • I am very sorry that I slapped that customer.
  • I'm very sorry, Mr. McHolland.
  • I'm very sorry that my daughter cannot dine with us tonight.
  • We're very sorry, mrs. Lewis.
  • I am very sorry about your husband.
  • Very sorry, Mrs. Gibson.
  • Very sorry for your loss, April.
  • Very sorry for your loss, Emma.

Alternatives:

  • deeply sorry
  • extremely sorry
  • sincerely sorry
  • truly sorry
  • apologetic

really sorry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a high level of regret or apology.

It is used to convey a sincere apology or express deep regret for something that has happened.

Examples:

  • I'm really sorry for being late.
  • She's really sorry for missing the meeting.
  • I'm really sorry about that photo of you on Snarkhampton.
  • I'm really sorry, Gaius.
  • I'm really sorry, Mrs Ward.
  • Chad says he's really sorry.
  • I'm really sorry that I crashed your barbecue.
  • I'm really sorry, William. I...
  • Now, look, I'm really sorry.
  • Benjamin, sweetheart, I'm really sorry.
  • Look, I'm really sorry about that coaching thing.
  • Listen, Elliot, I'm really sorry.
  • Grandma and grandpa, I'm really sorry.
  • Chef D'Arby, I'm really sorry to interrupt.
  • I'm really sorry. I wish it was different.
  • Look, Rayna, I'm really sorry.
  • I'm really sorry I missed the ceremony.
  • I'm really sorry if you misinterpreted things.
  • Look, I'm really sorry, Michael.
  • I'm really sorry, Mr. Nowak.
  • Listen, sophie, I am really sorry.
  • Like I said, I'm really sorry.

Alternatives:

  • deeply sorry
  • extremely sorry
  • sincerely sorry
  • truly sorry
  • apologetic

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