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
Dick Cheney was never apologetic about his approach to this.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
The man was blocked by another man and forced to back up while being shouted down by apologetic patrons of the restaurant, the video shows.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025
During training, Lozano’s Instagram account posted an apologetic message in English.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
When Joanne and Morgan finally confront Abby about the American Girl Doll incident, the latter is apologetic.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
The man was blocked by another man and forced to back up while being shouted down by apologetic patrons of the restaurant, the video shows.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025
During training, Lozano’s Instagram account posted an apologetic message in English.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
When Joanne and Morgan finally confront Abby about the American Girl Doll incident, the latter is apologetic.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologetic
Adjective
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Wait, sorry, who is Ashley French?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their new offering will cover stories on the mental side of sports, such as how to drink coffee like Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, and tips from a gold medalist on how to say sorry less.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jennette McCurdy isn’t ashamed to admit that comfort is a huge part of her life right now.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2026
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Emotions involved in career loss and grief are signals that provide information, not failures to suppress or be ashamed of.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During his years behind bars, the 81 year old became reflective and remorseful, though no less colorful.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Is DeAngelo remorseful for his crimes?—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The two end up drinking together, and the next morning, Rebecca wakes up in his bed, regretful of the one-night stand.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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Tsukasa is 26 and feeling a little wayward, regretful about his late start in figure skating.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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If young Laveranues ever let a profanity slip in front of his mother, the contrite child put two hands to his chest and apologized sincerely.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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This and that ▪ Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II was contrite about lashing out at running backs coach Eric Studesville in a heated exchange after Gordon was called for a tripping penalty against Baltimore.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson wrote in a letter in the filing to the Illinois review board that Hoover is repentant and has the potential and the desire to live the rest of his life as a force for good in his community.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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“Apologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologetic. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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