apologetic
adjective/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,129 most common English word
Meaning
feeling or expressing regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
Example sentence
He looked very apologetic after accidentally spilling coffee on her dress.
Synonyms & related words
- sorry
- remorseful
- regretful
- contrite
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