adjective
- expressing or showing regret for having done or said something wrong
- defending or justifying something through reasoned argument
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts
Examples
- She gave me an apologetic smile after accidentally bumping into me.
- His tone was apologetic when he called to cancel our dinner plans.
- The manager was very apologetic about the delay in service.
- He seemed genuinely apologetic for his rude behavior yesterday.
- The professor wrote an apologetic defense of his controversial theory.
- Her apologetic letter explained why she had to miss the wedding.