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
To his credit, and that of his parents, the boy was polite and apologetic.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologetic
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Although fossil fieldwork is never as simple as removing loose sediment with a paintbrush (sorry, Steven Spielberg), Arctic fieldwork is in a league of its own.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now 1-1 on the season, Maye will certainly face less scrutiny as the Patriots prepare for Aaron Rodgers (Maye’s favorite quarterback growing up – sorry Patriots fans) and the Steelers to come to Gillette Stadium next week.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Losing to Philadelphia is nothing to be ashamed of, but Kansas City simply doesn't usually allow losses to pile on top of each other.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also, Florida State and Oklahoma should be ashamed of themselves for scheduling Kent State.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All my remorseful online purchases happened during the pandemic.—
Justin Caffier,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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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 21 Sep. 2025.
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