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.