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

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apologies

If that sounds dramatic, she makes no apologies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

If she’s facing a problem, apologies are issued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

It follows a separate series of BBC reports which led to the Scottish and Welsh governments to issue apologies to victims in their nations in 2023.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Travelodge told the BBC its chief executive Jo Boydell "has spoken with the guest to express our apologies for their experience".

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

While Mr. Weasley repaired the damage and Hagrid shouted apologies to anybody who would listen, Harry hurried back to the entrance to find Ron face-to-face with a most eccentric-looking wizard.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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