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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

Example Sentences

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Earlier in 2025, it was forced to issue several apologies for "serious flaws" in the making of another documentary entitled "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone", broadcast last February.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Seymour made no apologies for selling himself as a public servant while simultaneously seeking more power.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He was struggling to get the BBC Sport website form to work - apologies for that.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Only when these apologies come do the ghosts finish making their rounds.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Mom still hides in her room, but she mostly hovers around me, a mixture of apologies and awkward small talk and silly questions.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

apologies

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