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apologetic Definition and Meaning in English (apologetic definition)

adjective
Synonyms:regretfulremorsefulcontrite
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Apologetic definition: Feeling or showing regret for something that has been done wrong.

Definitions of Apologetic

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or showing regret for something that has been done wrong.

Example Sentences

“He gave an apologetic smile after bumping into her.”

“She was very apologetic about the delay.”

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infinitiveapologize
nounapology
adverbapologetically

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Apologetic definition: Feeling or showing regret for something that has been done wrong.
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'Apologetic' translates to 'apologetic' in English. Apologetic definition: Feeling or showing regret for something that has been done wrong.
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