apologetic · adjective /əˌpɑl.əˈdʒet̬.ɪk/
apologetic
C2 showing or saying that you are sorry about something
Dictionary examples:
an apologetic smile
She was very apologetic about missing the meeting.
Learner example:
I am deeply apologetic if my letter troubled anybody or was too boring to read, but I had to say my opinion out loud. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)
