look apologetic

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

Used to describe appearing sorry through facial expression or body language.

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Examples (10)

  • He looked apologetic after accidentally spilling coffee on her dress.
  • The waiter looked slightly apologetic as he informed us the kitchen was closed.
  • When she's late, she always looks apologetic and offers a sincere excuse.
  • The child looked genuinely apologetic for breaking the toy.
  • Even though he didn't say sorry, he looked apologetic for the entire evening.
  • She gave me an apologetic look from across the crowded room.
  • He tried to look apologetic, but I could see a smirk on his face.
  • The dog looked almost apologetic after chewing on the new shoes.
  • Why do you always look so apologetic? You haven't done anything wrong.
  • He has looked apologetic ever since the argument we had last week.