Apologetic
Pronunciation: /əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Apologetic (adjective)
- feeling or showing that you are sorry for something you did wrong
- expressing reasons to support or defend a belief or action
Examples
- She gave an apologetic smile after the mistake.
- He sounded apologetic when he explained the delay.
Common collocations: apologetic tone, apologetic smile, apologetic gesture, apologetic stance, apologetic article