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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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Earlier in 2025, it was forced to issue several apologies for "serious flaws" in the making of another documentary entitled "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone", broadcast last February.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"I would like to offer my sincere apologies to everyone involved."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Seymour made no apologies for selling himself as a public servant while simultaneously seeking more power.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

With apologies to the Eagles, that’s the lesson of Beijing’s decision Monday to reverse Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Madam, he had decided he would say, please accept my heartfelt and most humble apologies.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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