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Apologetic

/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/
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(adj) Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.

He was very apologetic for the mistake.
He was apologetic for being absent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He sounded very ____ for being late to the important business meeting.

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