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Definition of apologetic : Alt. of Apologetical

Synonyms:

expiatory, retracting, supplicating, self-incriminating, someone will live to regret something, conscience-stricken, self-deprecating, propitiatory, sorry, defensive, guilty, expressing regret, regretfully acknowledging, explanatory, justificative, rueful, compunctious, self-reproachful, penitential, conciliatory, extenuating, regret, justificatory, excusatory, self-condemnatory

contrite, submissive, mild, unassuming, unpretentious, abashed, homely, self-effacing, sheepish, unobtrusive, plebeian, modest, selfless, humble, meek, plain

regretful, penitent, remorseful, repentant, self-reproaching, atoning

Usage examples:

• " It's me," said an apologetic voice. - "The Crimson Sweater", Ralph Henry Barbour.
• But briefly, quickly, and with a sort of affectionate and apologetic impatience, Cherry refused to discuss him. - "Sisters", Kathleen Norris.
• Challoner made her an apologetic bow. - "Blake's Burden", Harold Bindloss.