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Apologizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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apologizing

 

[ əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a formal context

Express regret for something that one has done wrong.

Synonyms

express regret, make an apology, say sorry

Examples of usage

  • She apologized for snapping at him
  • I must apologize for disturbing you
Context #2 | Noun

in a formal context

A written or spoken statement of sorrow for having done wrong.

Synonyms

expression of regret, mea culpa, remorseful statement

Examples of usage

  • The company issued an apology for the error
  • He offered a sincere apology for his behavior

Translations

Translations of the word "apologizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedindo desculpas

🇮🇳 माफी मांगना

🇩🇪 entschuldigen

🇮🇩 meminta maaf

🇺🇦 вибачатися

🇵🇱 przepraszanie

🇯🇵 謝罪する (shazai suru)

🇫🇷 s'excuser

🇪🇸 disculparse

🇹🇷 özür dilemek

🇰🇷 사과하다 (sagwahada)

🇸🇦 الاعتذار (al-i'tidhar)

🇨🇿 omlouvání se

🇸🇰 ospravedlňovanie sa

🇨🇳 道歉 (dàoqiàn)

🇸🇮 opravičevanje

🇮🇸 biðja afsökunar

🇰🇿 кешіру сұрау

🇬🇪 ბოდიშის მოხდა (bodishis mokhva)

🇦🇿 üzr istəmək

🇲🇽 disculparse

Etymology

The word 'apologize' originated from the Greek word 'apologia', which means 'a speech in defense'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include expressing regret or remorse for one's actions. The act of apologizing has been recognized as an important social and moral gesture in many cultures, emphasizing the acknowledgment of wrongdoing and the willingness to make amends.

See also: apologetic, apologetically.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,510, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.