almost apologetic

Examples (10)

• Leroy sounded almost apologetic when he explained the situation.
• The manager was almost apologetic when he announced the layoffs.
• She gave an almost apologetic smile as she declined the invitation.
• His tone was almost apologetic, as if he regretted the decision he had to make.
• "We have to follow the rules," he said, with an almost apologetic shrug.
• There was an almost apologetic quality to her voice when she explained the delay.
• He looked almost apologetic for winning the game so easily.
• In her letter, she was almost apologetic about her own success.
• The official announcement was delivered in an almost apologetic manner.
• Even the robot's voice sounded almost apologetic when it delivered the error message.