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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You would also be relying on the restaurant management not to spill the beans — apologies once again for the pun — to regular customers and employees.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

But not accounting for Galliano’s 15 years of sobriety, his frank apologies, and his continued remorse is somewhat unnerving.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Good Good and Callaway removed the video and issued several apologies, but they couldn’t quell the blowback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Lyrically, Charli disavows cigarettes and writes sincere apologies for her past mistakes.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

One at a time, they mumbled quiet apologies.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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