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Apologetic
adjective
/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Word Frequency:
1.3
Definitions
1.
adjective
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing
"His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened."
2.
adjective
Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
Synonyms
regretful
remorseful
sorry
excusatory
contrite
justificative
justificatory
self-deprecating
defensive
repentant
penitent
rueful
Rhymes With
apathetic
frenetic
empathetic
sympathetic
ascetic
pathetic
energetic
aesthetic
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