Definition of Apologetic

remorseful; sorry for committing a wrong

Examples of Apologetic in a sentence

Though she pretended to be apologetic, Lesley wasn’t really sorry for the things she had done wrong.  🔊

The thief sobbed and begged, pretending to be apologetic so he could avoid going to jail.  🔊

Mindy’s cheating husband was always apologetic after he was caught and promised to never do it again.  🔊

The store owner was apologetic and offered the upset customer a free drink for her troubles.  🔊

Zach refused to accept his brother’s apologetic excuse, even though he was remorseful for not showing up to the wedding.  🔊

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