apologetic

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Pronunciation

• (America): IPA: /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/
• (British): IPA: /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/

Adjective

apologetic

1. Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing

   His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.

2. (dated) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.

Synonyms

• (having the character of an apology) sorry, remorseful; regretful

Related terms

• apologetics
• apologia
• apologist
• apologize
• apology

Translations

• German: entschuldigend, apologetisch, reumütig
• Portuguese: desculpante
• Russian: извиня́ющийся
• Spanish: lleno de disculpas

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