noun
sorriness
Sorriness (noun) means the state or quality of being sorry; regret.
noun
1
The state or quality of being sorry; regret.
2
Worthlessness; wretchedness.
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Etymology
From Middle English sorinesse, from Old English sāriġnes, from Proto-West Germanic *sairaganassī, *sairīganassī; equivalent to sorry + -ness. Cognate with West Frisian searigens (“soreness, tenderness”).
Rhymes for sorriness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of sorriness?
"sorriness" (noun) means the state or quality of being sorry; regret.
What are the different meanings of sorriness?
"sorriness" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state or quality of being sorry; regret; 2. Worthlessness; wretchedness.