Apologetic

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Pronunciation: /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/

Definitions of apologetic

noun a person who is apologetic or expresses regret

Example Sentences

A1 I could tell by his apologetic tone that he didn't mean to offend anyone.

A2 She sent an apologetic email to her boss after missing an important deadline.

B1 The customer service representative was very apologetic for the mistake and offered a refund.

B2 Despite his apologetic demeanor, he was still held accountable for his actions.

C1 The politician's apologetic speech did little to sway public opinion after the scandal.

C2 Her apologetic attitude only served to further alienate her colleagues in the workplace.

adjective showing or expressing regret or remorse for a wrongdoing

Example Sentences

A1 I am apologetic for arriving late to the party.

A2 She sounded apologetic when she explained her mistake.

B1 The company issued an apologetic statement after the product recall.

B2 Despite his apologetic tone, she found it hard to forgive him for his actions.

C1 The CEO's apologetic attitude towards the shareholders helped restore trust in the company.

C2 Her apologetic demeanor during the meeting showed her willingness to take responsibility for the project's failure.

Examples of apologetic in a Sentence

Grammatical Forms of apologetic

past tense

apologized

plural

apologetics

comparative

more apologetic

superlative

most apologetic

present tense

apologizes

future tense

will apologize

perfect tense

has apologized

continuous tense

is apologizing

singular

apologetic

positive degree

apologetic

infinitive

to apologize

gerund

apologizing

participle

apologized

Origin and Evolution of apologetic

First Known Use: 1649 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'apologetic' originated from the Greek word 'apologetikos', which means 'defensive'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of defending beliefs or actions, the word 'apologetic' has evolved to also refer to expressing regret or remorse for something.