Apologetic

Synonyms of apologetic

• repentant
• regretful
• contrite

Antonyms of apologetic

• defiant
• unapologetic
• unrepentant

Collocations of apologetic

apologetic apology

Frequency: 80 %

His apologetic apology was sincere and heartfelt.

apologetic tone

Frequency: 70 %

She spoke in an apologetic tone, knowing she had made a mistake.

apologetic attitude

Frequency: 60 %

She approached the situation with an apologetic attitude, ready to make amends.

apologetic gesture

Frequency: 45 %

He offered an apologetic gesture by sending her flowers.

Idiomatic Expressions for apologetic

• Phrase: apologetic gesture
  Meaning: a physical movement or action that expresses regret or apology
  Usage: She made an apologetic gesture by offering to help clean up the mess.