Apologizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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apologizing
[ əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪzɪŋ ]
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
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
Word origin
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.