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
Reached by phone, Merrill was both defiant and apologetic.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
To his credit, and that of his parents, the boy was polite and apologetic.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Those of us women on the right aren’t asking for men to become weak or apologetic, but why has strength become indistinguishable from dominance?
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Khalil Bryan was mistakenly released from the Orleans Parish Justice Center by the sheriff’s office, an apologetic New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said at a Friday news conference.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 July 2025
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
To his credit, and that of his parents, the boy was polite and apologetic.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Those of us women on the right aren’t asking for men to become weak or apologetic, but why has strength become indistinguishable from dominance?
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Khalil Bryan was mistakenly released from the Orleans Parish Justice Center by the sheriff’s office, an apologetic New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said at a Friday news conference.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologetic
Adjective
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The porcinis tumbled onto the kitchen counter in a sorry state.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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The high-concept social experiment show, in which a group of strangers work together to uncover the traitors, sorry, werewolves, amongst them, was a breakout hit on Canal+ in France and has already been adapted for ARD’s online service in Germany.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Strength is not something to be ashamed of.—
Brian Mast,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Victims feel embarrassed, ashamed or afraid to admit they were fooled.—
Summer Stephan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During her sentencing, Javice appeared remorseful, according to several reports.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the lyrics seem remorseful, Cardi’s only regrets are for him.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The stories were humorous and poignant, regretful and filled with silver linings.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
25 Aug. 2025
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Weapon art: Call regretful visages in a swirl of smoke.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On Monday, after the dust had settled, the veteran issued a contrite apology.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The dispatches from one of India’s most troubled generic drug makers were contrite, filled with far-reaching promises to clean up its factory, stop contamination and send safe medication to Americans counting on the company’s drugs.—
Megan Rose,
ProPublica,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perry had been reluctant to engage with recovery groups in the past, which are often structured around repentant confessions.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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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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“Apologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologetic. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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