apologetic · adjective
Sens et exemples
Qui montre que l’on regrette une erreur ou un désagrément causé.
The receptionist was apologetic about the delay and offered to arrange another appointment.
His apologetic tone softened her anger, although the missing equipment still had to be replaced.
She sent an apologetic note explaining why she had missed the committee's final meeting.
There is no need to sound apologetic when you ask colleagues to respect an agreed deadline.
Formes
- more apologetic comparative
- most apologetic superlative