How to sign “Sorry” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Sorry” instead
Step by step
- Make a loose fist, palm facing your chest.
- Rub it in small circles over your heart.
Practice tip
A fist making circles. The classic beginner mix-up is PLEASE (flat hand) vs SORRY (fist).
Fingerspell “Sorry”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.