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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Apologies for taking a turn here, but I bring this up because when I saw the news alert, I thought of you because you were very open about your postpartum journey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Apologies for the brief brag, but I gave up quite a few racetrack days at Watkins Glen to make that happen — so it feels like a hard-earned win.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Apologies are swift when your travel companion/planner is an AI chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The comedian announced on Fox News that filming for the unnamed talk show will begin in the new year in Los Angeles and will be under his new media company, No Apologies Media, HuffPo reported.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

Apologies did not come natural to me, but I had no choice.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

apologies

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