apologetic

Example Sentences

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But her very existence gave a certain kind of young woman a compelling model of how to be a brasher, less apologetic, more feminist person in the world.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Sonny finds himself tripping over his ineptitude and tangled up in conflicting sympathies—he’s almost as anxious as his hostages, whom he treats with an apologetic kindliness, almost like a party crasher who’s broken a vase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"I'm sorry. I've always been sorry. I’ve always been apologetic," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

After a couple minutes he came back, apologetic at abruptly leaving the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

Ms. Lee turned back to Emily, her face softened with an apologetic smile.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman