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APOLOGETIC Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word apologetic. (exact relations)
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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

Alternatives for REGRETFUL

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