Who invented sorry word?

The earliest published use of apology we have evidence of comes from the title of a work by Sir Thomas More, the Catholic humanist and social philosopher of Henry VIII's court. The word appears in his 1533 work Apologye of Syr Thomas More, Knyght.
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When was the word sorry first used?

Sorry has been in written English since the time of King Alfred the Great (849–899), the word first appearing in his translation of Boethius' The Consolation of Philosophy.
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What are the origins of the word sorry?

The origins of the word 'sorry' can be traced to the Old English 'sarig' meaning “distressed, grieved or full of sorrow”, but of course, most British people use the word more casually.
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Who first said sorry not sorry?

One early instance of the expression comes in 2001 when an internet user shadily changed the name of a thread from “Sorry for stephen” to “Sorry, not-sorry for stephen.” (Sorry, Stephen.) The phrase began spreading in the 2000s.
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What is sorry full form?

Abbreviations. Full Form. SORRY. Some One Is Really Remembering You.
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Is Justin Bieber sorry about Selena?

'Sorry' is an apology to Selena Gomez

But that's not the end of it! Bieber told Ellen DeGeneres while on her show in November 2015 that "Sorry" was about Gomez, which is a totally different story. Fortunately, Bieber clarified all of this in his February 2016 GQ cover story.
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Does SRY mean sorry?

Interjection. sry. (text messaging, Internet slang) Abbreviation of sorry.
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How do you say sorry without sorry?

Other ways to say sorry when a formal apology is required
  1. 01“I'd like to apologize unreservedly for my conduct. ...
  2. 02“As our client, you were let down by the firm. ...
  3. 03“Actions speak louder than words. ...
  4. 04“The treatment you got from me was reprehensible. ...
  5. 05“I spoke without thinking and wound up insulting you.
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Why do British say sorry so much?

And why do Brits use it so much? Well, in the British culture, saying 'sorry', or apologising in general, is a way to be polite, especially to people who you don't know very well. It's also a very clever way to get what you want.
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Which country apologize the most?

For the uninitiated outsider, Taiwan may seem like the world's most apologetic country, a nation obsessed with saying sorry – but in fact, the culture of buhaoyisi reveals a lot about the islands' hidden layers of modesty and shyness.
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Why does Canada always say sorry?

Saying sorry as a reflex renders it an essentially meaningless courtesy. Here in Canada, saying "sorry" is a nicety that feels a little bit like a joke so worn out, all that remains is the punch line. We say it to mean: "I'm so sorry for the fact of human frailty.
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Is Sorry just a word?

“Sorry” should not be an escape route for a mistake someone has committed, it should be a pledge that similar mistakes are not repeated. It may be nice to hear “sorry”, but at the end of the day it is just a word.
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How did sorry become Soz?

Origin of SOZ

While a definite date of origin is hidden to the world, it has been added to the Cambridge Dictionary as an informal word for sorry. Social media seems to be the most often discussed origin of the abbreviation. The need and desire to abbreviate every word possible gave birth to 'soz'.
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What type of word is sorry?

Word Type. Sorry can be an adjective or an interjection.
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How can I apologize to a girl?

6 elements of an apology
  1. Acknowledge the Wrongful Act.
  2. Acknowledge That You Hurt her Feelings.
  3. Express Your Remorse.
  4. State Your Intention Not to Repeat It.
  5. Offer to Make Amends.
  6. Seek Forgiveness.
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How do you say sorry in a cute way?

I messed up I know, I'm really sorry, but it's your fault I'm crazy about you! 2. Before I say I'm sorry, before we argue over what I did, I just want you to know that when we first met I never imagined you'd mean this much to me, like you'd become the only I really care about! 3.
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How can I say sorry to my boyfriend?

I'm so sorry that I hurt you and I'm going to work hard to never be so careless again. You are such an incredible partner and I love you so much. I feel awful that I ever let you down like this. I'm asking for your forgiveness and I promise to do better going forward.
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What does XO stand for?

It's pretty common knowledge that XOXO means "hugs and kisses." As Dictionary.com defines it, the phrase is generally thought of as a "lighthearted way of expressing affection, sincerity, or deep friendship." The X represents a kiss, while the O represents a hug.
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Whats IG stand for?

What does IG mean? IG stands for the social media platform Instagram. It also sometimes short for I guess.
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What is Srry?

Definition. SRRY. Sorry. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.
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Is Selena Gomez purpose?

Purpose is the titular song of the album. It is a melancholic song that talks about a doomed relationship and how it is affecting the singer in a very negative way. Bieber also talks about how Gomez gave him purpose and talks about a lot of things he is grateful for in this song.
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