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

He’s insufficiently grateful to the people he owes, and insufficiently apologetic to those he’s wronged.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Lazlo did look at her, but more to offer an apologetic shrug than to consider Master Hyrrokkin’s assertion.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor