ALL meanings of apologetic
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A a - adjective apologetic If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them. 3
- adjective apologetic expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite 3
- adjective apologetic protecting or defending in speech or writing 3
- adjective apologetic defending in writing or speech; vindicating 3
- adjective apologetic showing realization of and regret for a fault, wrong, etc.; making an apology 3
- noun apologetic a formal defense, often written, of a belief, cause, etc. 3
- adjective apologetic sorry, regretful 1
- adjective apologetic excusing or defending sth 1
- noun apologetic Regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure. 1
- adjective apologetic containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay. 1
- adjective apologetic defending by speech or writing. 1
- adjective apologetic willing or eager to apologize. 1
- adjective apologetic sorry; regretful. 1
- adjective apologetic Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing. 0
- adjective apologetic (dated) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense. 0