APOLOGETIC Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word apologetic. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for APOLOGETIC
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regretful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone | ||||||||
remorseful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses | ||||||||
sorry | nounn | |||||||
adjective • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone adjective satellite • bad; unfortunate • without merit; of little or no value or use • causing dejection | ||||||||
abject | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of the most contemptible kind • most unfortunate or miserable • showing utter resignation or hopelessness • showing humiliation or submissiveness | ||||||||
contrite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses | ||||||||
guilt-ridden | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • feeling or revealing a sense of guilt | ||||||||
mortified | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • suffering from tissue death • made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride | ||||||||
penitent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds noun • (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor) | ||||||||
repentant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds | ||||||||
rueful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses | ||||||||
chastened | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • censure severely • change by restraining or moderating • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
excusatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • offering or expressing apology |