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

That extra marbling translates into depth, tenderness and a loaf that tastes intentional rather than apologetic.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Celaena glanced over her shoulder at Chaol, who gave his prince an apologetic look.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas