as in sorry
feeling sorrow for a wrong that one has done
was profusely apologetic after accidentally breaking a treasured plate
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Recent Examples of apologetic
Unlike the two Yankees fans, the Astros fan appeared immediately apologetic following the catch, even seeming to offer the ball back to Trout.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
When the second gun was found, the passenger was apologetic, TSA workers said.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
Being apologetic for the incident, Heim told NBC Sports:
Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite/Foster Love Toyota, enters his truck for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Wilson’s apologetic statement is a refreshing departure from the evasion of accountability that traditionally accompanies official debacles.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
When the second gun was found, the passenger was apologetic, TSA workers said.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
Being apologetic for the incident, Heim told NBC Sports:
Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite/Foster Love Toyota, enters his truck for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Wilson’s apologetic statement is a refreshing departure from the evasion of accountability that traditionally accompanies official debacles.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologetic
Adjective
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That, dear reader, is the sorry state of login security today.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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These are the kind of fragrances that strangers will stop you on the street to ask about (sorry).—
WIRED,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Riri’s too ashamed of all the crime she’s enabled since her visit to Wakanda to reach out to her mentor.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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The Trump administration's level of sheer corruption is appalling and Paramount should be ashamed of putting its profits over independent journalism.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The 22-year-old fan admitted to taunting Marte and was remorseful, according to ESPN.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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But for once, or maybe twice, Hill seemed genuinely remorseful and reflective this week.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Even really successful cast members are a little regretful or self-deprecating about it, or feel anxious even talking about it.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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As a holistic therapist, she’s unfortunately seen this issue come up time and time again: individuals who overshare too soon, confuse emotional exposure with connection, and later feel raw, misunderstood, or regretful.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How did so many Germans become contrite about the Nazi past?—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Van Buren returns shortly with a newly contrite attitude, having come around to his library’s merits and read up on Toth’s prior designs in Hungary.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Over these last weeks, however, I have been nudged into a repentant apology by his profound take on our political crisis and a sincere and accurate Christian analysis of the problems and deliberate practical steps the individual Christian citizen can take during this holy season.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Moore gives one of her quietest performances as repentant cowboy Kiefer’s former lover, Mary Alice.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Apologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologetic. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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