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
Brenden Aaronson was away on loan for one of those Championship seasons, held his apologetic hands up in a series of interviews upon his return last summer but still got stick from the fans for a couple of games.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 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
Just by being myself and being fair and apologetic and honest.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Turner was apologetic before learning her sentence.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 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
Just by being myself and being fair and apologetic and honest.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Turner was apologetic before learning her sentence.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologetic
Adjective
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The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Your chance is now 25 out of 292 million, which is still, sorry to say, infinitesimal.—
Mark Fischetti,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many scam victims are embarrassed and ashamed to admit publicly that they were taken in.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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In another flashback to London, an ashamed Henry apologized to Claire the night after his episode.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Singh Pannun said Singh was remorseful about the accident.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Brom understands the severity of his crimes, is remorseful and has apologized to everyone involved.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
2 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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