Words For Apologies

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective coming or happening later than should have been the case; overdue

  • I would like to extend my belated congratulations on your recent promotion.
  • Sorry for the belated birthday wishes, I totally forgot!
  • I know it's belated, but happy belated birthday!
  • The belated arrival of the package caused some inconvenience.

adjective feeling or showing regret

  • She felt regretful for not attending the important meeting.
  • He was so regretful about missing the concert last night.
  • I'm totally regretful for not saving enough money for the trip.
  • The decision to sell the house was regretful in the long run.

noun a person's manner of walking

verb to retrace one's steps

adverb in a manner that involves retracing steps

  • After realizing his mistake, he had to walk back his previous statement during the meeting.
  • I had to walk back what I said earlier because I was wrong.
  • She had to walk back her trash talk when she found out she was going to face her opponent in the next round.
  • It's never easy to walk back on a promise, but sometimes it's necessary for personal growth.