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sorryful en · ADJ

Etymology

From sorry + -ful.

Meanings

1. (rare) sorrowful
   • Troye was most sorryful for being unable to get along with the others.
   • It was Los Angeles' third power-play goal in four attempts. At that point, Vancouver's power play was a sorryful 1-for-9. 1993, Vancouver Sun:
   • Adam and Eve‥felt very sorryful for their departure from Eden and wished to return. 1821, Religious Intelligencer:
   • I think I have a method of remedying this sorryful condition. Let each Local elect three press secretaries. 1920, Journal of Electrical Workers & Operators:

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