apologetic

Example Sentences

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At times, he had appeared apologetic after an incident and was said to have told one female staff member he "can't help myself".

From BBC

“There’s just way too many of them getting stolen, and there are thousands on back order,” said one employee in an apologetic tone.

From Los Angeles Times

“He is very sheepish and asks permission for everything. If he makes a mistake, he’s mortified and apologetic. He is very, very formal with the president, and very stoic. ‘

From Washington Post

Multiple observers said, however, that Buffett appeared cautious, almost apologetic, about his own difficulties in navigating markets, though he is arguably the most famous living American investor.

From Reuters

If he was sincerely apologetic or cared about me in any way, and knew that would hurt me, he would have reached out to me when the first set of episodes dropped.

From Los Angeles Times