Apologetic
Showing regret for having done something wrong; expressing apology or remorse.
adjectiveApologetic
Showing regret for having done something wrong; expressing apology or remorse.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine someone accidentally spilling coffee on a friend's shirt, pausing, and speaking in a soft, sincere tone: 'Iām really sorry about that. Let me help clean this up.'
Sounds Like
uh-pol-uh-JET-ik
Looks Like
Looks like the word apology; shares the same root and conveys a remorseful or defensive context.
Remember This
Apologetic relates to apology and implies a mood or attitude of regret or willingness to make amends.
Other Forms
Connect With
remorse, contrite, regretful, apology, apologize
Note
Do not confuse with 'apologist' (a defender of a belief) or with 'apology' (the noun for the act or expression of regret). Apologetic describes how one feels or acts, not the defense of a position.