be apologetic
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Used to describe a state of being sorry for something.
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Examples (10)
- He was profusely apologetic about the mistake.
- I hope she was suitably apologetic for her behavior.
- She was very apologetic for taking so long.
- If we are late, we will be extremely apologetic.
- The company is genuinely apologetic for the data breach.
- He has been so apologetic since the argument that I have to forgive him.
- You don't need to be so apologetic; it was just a small error.
- Is he even slightly apologetic for what he said?
- I wouldn't be so apologetic if I were you; it wasn't your fault.
- The waiter was immediately apologetic and offered to replace the dish.