“Feel Sorry For” vs. “Feel Sorry About”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 4, 2023
Engram
The difference between “feel sorry for” and “feel sorry about”
- "Feel sorry for" is used in reference to other people, whereas "feel sorry about" is used in reference to oneself or one's actions.
- "Feel sorry for" involves a sense of empathy and emotional connection, whereas "feel sorry about" involves a sense of personal responsibility and regret.
- "Feel sorry for" often implies an inclination to help or alleviate the person's suffering, whereas "feel sorry about" often implies a desire to make amends or take responsibility for one's actions.
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What is the definition of “feel sorry for” and “feel sorry about”?
Feel sorry for
- To feel pity or compassion for someone who is going through a difficult time
- It often implies a sense of empathy and emotional connection with the person's situation
- It can also imply a desire to help or alleviate the person's suffering.
Feel sorry about
- To regret or feel remorse about a situation or action
- It often refers to a sense of personal responsibility for what has happened
- It can also imply a desire to make amends or apologize for what has occurred.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Feel sorry for” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Feel sorry for
16,800,000 results on the web
Examples
- I feel sorry for the stray cat that has been wandering around our neighborhood for days.
- My heart breaks for the homeless people I see on the streets. I really feel sorry for them.
- Alice's poor performance in school made me feel sorry for her.
Feel sorry about
1,120,000 results on the web
Examples
- Chelsea feels sorry about breaking her mother's vase accidentally.
- John felt sorry about missing his wife's graduation ceremony.
- I feel sorry about my behavior at the party last night.
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