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

“I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my words,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

If that sounds dramatic, she makes no apologies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

After Stodden reposted and questioned the clip earlier this week, Alexander said he was "deeply sorry" and offered her his "sincerest apologies".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

But he was confident that between Zeitoun’s reputation, lack of any prior infractions, and this showing of character witnesses—a wide swath of upstanding New Orleanians—the judge would release Abdulrahman Zeitoun with profuse apologies.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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