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    apologetic

    US /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/

    ・

    UK /əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/

    C2
    adj.AdjectiveShowing or saying that you are sorry
    After the governor decided to leave his job, he read his apologetic speech to the people

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    20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation

    16:3620 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation
    • I used don't worry about it because she was pretty apologetic that she had to change her plans with us,

      I used don't worry about it because she was pretty apologetic that she had to change her plans with us,

    • I used don't worry about it because she was pretty apologetic that she had to change her plans with us, and

      I used don't worry about it because she was pretty apologetic that she had to change her plans with us, and

    A2

    The Big Bang Theory | Leonard and Penny's First Kiss | HBO Max

    02:59The Big Bang Theory | Leonard and Penny's First Kiss | HBO Max
    • Well, I ran into him last week, and he was just all apologetic about how he's changed, and he was just going on and on, and, and I believed him, and I'm an idiot because I always believe guys like that.

      Well, I ran into him last week, and he was just all apologetic about how he's changed, and he was just going on and on, and, and I believed him, and I'm an idiot because I always believe guys like that.

    • Well, I ran into him last week, and he was just all apologetic about how he's changed.

      Well, I ran into him last week, and he was just all apologetic about how he's changed.

    A2

    The 10 Most NOTORIOUS HACKERS of All Time!

    08:20The 10 Most NOTORIOUS HACKERS of All Time!
    • He's Canadian, we're very apologetic people.

      He's Canadian, we're very apologetic people.

    • He's Canadian, we're very apologetic people.

      He's Canadian, we're very apologetic people.

    B1

    Richard Dawkins - The Genius of Charles Darwin - Part 1: Life, Darwin & Everything [+Subs]

    48:14Richard Dawkins - The Genius of Charles Darwin - Part 1: Life, Darwin & Everything [+Subs]
    • He didn't take to the stage to publicize his work but sought to influence leading thinkers behind the scenes by sending them proof copies of the book with apologetic letters attached.

      He didn't take to the stage to publicize his work but sought to influence leading thinkers behind the scenes by sending them proof copies of the book with apologetic letters attached.

    • 'by sending them proof copies of the book with apologetic letters attached.'

      'by sending them proof copies of the book with apologetic letters attached.'

    B1

    How to Spot a FAKE EMPATH

    03:39How to Spot a FAKE EMPATH
    • Genuine empaths, on the other hand, will be more likely to understand that there's always room for error and be remorseful and apologetic when their assumptions are wrong.

      Genuine empaths, on the other hand, will be more likely to understand that there's always room for error and be remorseful and apologetic when their assumptions are wrong.

    • Genuine empaths, on the other hand, will be more likely to understand that there's always room for error and be remorseful and apologetic when their assumptions are wrong.

      Genuine empaths, on the other hand, will be more likely to understand that there's always room for error and be remorseful and apologetic when their assumptions are wrong.

    B1

    How to Stop Being Shy & Quiet at Work (3 Communication Mistakes)

    17:38How to Stop Being Shy & Quiet at Work (3 Communication Mistakes)
    • In other words, you're being overly apologetic unnecessarily.

      In other words, you're being overly apologetic unnecessarily.

    • You see the difference between being apologetic and saying sorry for a mistake that you made that you shouldn't necessarily apologize for versus thanking someone for pointing out something and being at the same level as them.

      You see the difference between being apologetic and saying sorry for a mistake that you made that you shouldn't necessarily apologize for versus thanking someone for pointing out something and being at the same level as them.

    A2

    10 Reasons To Ignore What Other People Think Of You

    07:0610 Reasons To Ignore What Other People Think Of You
    • They're also less likely to be apologetic about their drive,

      They're also less likely to be apologetic about their drive,

    • They're also less likely to be apologetic about their drive, and as a result, they are

      They're also less likely to be apologetic about their drive, and as a result, they are

    A2

    The Best Place to Stay in Belgrade, Serbia

    11:54The Best Place to Stay in Belgrade, Serbia
    • I'm very apologetic and said that, you know, she'll call the service for the provider

      I'm very apologetic and said that, you know, she'll call the service for the provider

    • And but she was, again, very apologetic and said that, you know, she'll call the service provider,

      And but she was, again, very apologetic and said that, you know, she'll call the service provider,

    A2

    Body Language & Public Speaking Series: Hand Gestures

    03:44Body Language & Public Speaking Series: Hand Gestures
    • Lastly, don't be apologetic about gesturing.

      Lastly, don't be apologetic about gesturing.

    • Lastly, don't be apologetic about gesturing.

      Lastly, don't be apologetic about gesturing.

    B1

    My Hero Academia's Best Opening Yet? - What's in an OP? (Season 3)

    16:04My Hero Academia's Best Opening Yet? - What's in an OP?  (Season 3)
    • gray hanging his head to the feet (bowing in an apologetic manner) at first glance this seems to be a simple character

      gray hanging his head to the feet (bowing in an apologetic manner) at first glance this seems to be a simple character

    B2