apologies

NOUN

regret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anguish annoyance apology bitterness concern contrition disappointment discomfort dissatisfaction grief heartache heartbreak misgiving nostalgia qualm remorse repentance sorrow uneasiness worry

STRONG

affliction care compunction conscience demur dole lamentation pang penitence ruefulness scruple self-accusation self-condemnation self-disgust self-reproach woe

WEAK

regretfulness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness comfort contentment delight happiness joy pleasure relief satisfaction

STRONG

ignorance negligence

WEAK

contentedness

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apologies

If that sounds dramatic, she makes no apologies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

If she’s facing a problem, apologies are issued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Settling out of court cost the newspapers hundreds of millions of pounds - and endless apologies.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The conference leaders also called on countries formerly involved in the slave trade to offer their "full, formal and unconditional apologies".

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

The servant, a graying woman, threw herself on the floor keening with apologies.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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