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Feel sorry for you

🇬🇧 UK //fiːl ˈsɒri fə juː// 🇺🇸 US //fil ˈsɔri fɔr jə//

Meaning of Feel sorry for you

To feel sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

In simple words: I feel bad about your situation.

Feel sorry for you in a sentence

• I really feel sorry for you after hearing your news.
• Don't feel sorry for me; I will be okay.
• She felt sorry for him when she saw him alone.
• It's hard not to feel sorry for those affected by the storm.
• When you see someone in pain, you usually feel sorry for them.

How to use Feel sorry for you

Used to express sympathy; suitable in most situations but avoid in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

feel sorry for + object

Memory hint

Imagine saying 'I feel sore' after seeing someone sad.

Related words

Collocations with Feel sorry for you

• feel sorry for someone
• feel sorry about something
• really feel sorry for

Synonyms for Feel sorry for you

• sympathize with
• pity
• condole with
• commiserate
• empathize

Opposites of Feel sorry for you

• celebrate

Common mistakes with Feel sorry for you

• Confused with 'feel sorry about' instead of 'feel sorry for'.
• Used inappropriately in formal situations.
• Omitted the object, saying only 'I feel sorry'.

Frequently asked questions about Feel sorry for you

What does Feel sorry for you mean?

I feel bad about your situation.

What is the definition of Feel sorry for you?

To feel sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

How do you use Feel sorry for you in a sentence?

I really feel sorry for you after hearing your news.

Can you give another example of Feel sorry for you?

Don't feel sorry for me; I will be okay.

What are synonyms for Feel sorry for you?

Common alternatives include sympathize with, pity, condole with, commiserate, empathize.

What is the opposite of Feel sorry for you?

Opposite meanings include celebrate.

What words go with Feel sorry for you?

It commonly pairs with feel sorry for someone, feel sorry about something, really feel sorry for.

What are common mistakes when using Feel sorry for you?

Confused with 'feel sorry about' instead of 'feel sorry for'. Used inappropriately in formal situations. Omitted the object, saying only 'I feel sorry'.

How do you pronounce Feel sorry for you?

US: //fil ˈsɔri fɔr jə//, UK: //fiːl ˈsɒri fə juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Feel sorry for you?

Used to express sympathy; suitable in most situations but avoid in overly formal contexts.