Synonyms for apologetic
əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪkapolo·get·ic

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1. apologeticadjective

   Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing

   His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.

   Synonyms:
   remorseful, regretful, sorry

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1. apologetic, excusatoryadjective

   offering or expressing apology

   "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner"

   Synonyms:
   excusatory

   Antonyms:
   unapologetic

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1. List of paraphrases for "apologetic":

   contrite, repentant

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1. Jason Tartick:

   I was so pissed, I slammed the hood. I had some choice words. The guy was apologetic, he stopped and was worried. I just took off. I'm like, 'I'm out of here.' I panicked.

2. Robert Stivers:

   It hurts me to think that the things that have been done in this administration will be overshadowed by a statement that is not defensible, if anyone asked me for my advice, I would say they should come out and make a statement, either clarifying it or being apologetic and getting the statement behind them.

3. Bakari Sellers:

   Mr. Cox told me, a grown Black man, that he was not f***ing going to be bullied, so I walked out and I want you to know that the sheriff was very, very apologetic and diplomatic. The sheriff wanted to make sure that the family saw the video but it was the county attorney that gave us this back and forth.

4. Victor Kwong:

   The minute they were found they were apologetic.

5. Janel Anderson:

   It's a benefit that is due to Vicki Salemi as part of Vicki Salemi compensation package — don't feel apologetic about taking it.