Apologetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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apologetic
[ əˌpɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk ]
in a formal setting
feeling or expressing regret or remorse for a mistake or offense
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She offered an apologetic smile after realizing her error.
- His apologetic tone indicated his sincere apology for the misunderstanding.
in a casual conversation
showing that you are sorry for having caused someone problems or unhappiness
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He gave her an apologetic look when he accidentally spilled his drink on her.
- The apologetic tone of his voice indicated his regret for the inconvenience.
Translations
Translations of the word "apologetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desculpando
🇮🇳 माफी मांगने वाला
🇩🇪 entschuldigend
🇮🇩 meminta maaf
🇺🇦 вибачливий
🇵🇱 przepraszający
🇯🇵 謝罪の
🇫🇷 excuse
🇪🇸 disculpándose
🇹🇷 özür dileyen
🇰🇷 사과하는
🇸🇦 معتذر
🇨🇿 omlouvající se
🇸🇰 ospravedlňujúci sa
🇨🇳 道歉的
🇸🇮 opravičujoč se
🇮🇸 afsökunarbeiðandi
🇰🇿 кешірім сұраушы
🇬🇪 მოძველებული
🇦🇿 üzr istəyən
🇲🇽 disculpándose
Word origin
The word 'apologetic' originated from the Greek word 'apologetikos', meaning 'defensible'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to expressing regret or remorse. The term is commonly used in various contexts to convey a sense of apology or regret.
See also: apologetically, apologizing.