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Apologetic

adjective
/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving the character of apology; regretfully excusing
"His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened."
2.adjectiveDefending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.

Synonyms

regretfulremorsefulsorryexcusatorycontritejustificativejustificatoryself-deprecatingdefensiverepentantpenitentrueful

Rhymes With

apatheticfreneticempatheticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetic
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