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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

Example Sentences

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With apologies to the Coen brothers, the Lakers’ season can be titled “No Titles For Old Men.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Ramos has spent decades denouncing military and police killings, leading to international outcry over abuses that he uncovered and even earning government apologies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Only when these apologies come do the ghosts finish making their rounds.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite Nowell's complaint, and the apologies and reassurance from staff that training would take place to ensure it would not happen again, it did.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Immediately Matthias scrambled about on all fours, hastily trying to stuff nuts back into the basket as he muttered clumsy apologies, avoiding the stern gaze of his elder.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

apologies

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