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apologetic

1 of 1adjective
/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Forms:more apologetic,most apologetic
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showing regret or remorse for a fault, mistake, or offense

  • He sent an apologetic email to his colleague after missing the important meeting.
  • She gave an apologetic smile after accidentally bumping into someone in the crowded hallway.
  • The manager was apologetic for the delay in service and offered a discount to the customers.
  • She wrote an apologetic note to her neighbor for the noise from her party the previous night.
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type genus of the Cryptobranchidae