apologetically

• Adverb, das ausdrückt, dass eine Handlung auf eine Weise erfolgt, die Reue, Bedauern oder eine Entschuldigung erkennen lässt; beschreibt, wie jemand spricht oder handelt, wenn er Schuld eingesteht oder um Verzeihung bittet.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that expresses regret, remorse, or an apology.' It describes the way an action is performed when the speaker or subject is acknowledging fault or expressing sorrow for something.

1. In a manner expressing regretB2formal

   In a way that shows you are sorry for something you have done or said.

   Entschuldigend

   • He smiled apologetically after bumping into her.
   • She spoke apologetically about the delay.
   • They looked at each other apologetically for the misunderstanding.

   Synonymecontritelypenitentlyregretfullyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefully

   Antonymedefiantlyunrepentantly