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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apologies

Skubal made no apologies about the butterflies he was feeling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Lyrically, Charli disavows cigarettes and writes sincere apologies for her past mistakes.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Thank you for sending us Two Figures by a Fountain, and please accept our apologies for this dilatory response.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan