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apologetic
adjective
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How to pronounce apologetic:

Definition of apologetic:

apologetic (adjective):
offering or expressing apology.
feeling or showing regret regretfully acknowledging fault or failure expressing an apology

Synonyms for apologetic:

sheepishcompunctiousshamefaceddefensiveregretfulsorryrepentantexcusatoryremorsefulcontrite
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Antonyms for apologetic:

boldpleasedinsolentjoyfulobduratesatisfiedcontentiousrecalcitrantrestiveintransigent
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