Apologetically
adverb
In a manner showing one is sorry for something.
He looked at me apologetically after stepping on my foot.
Often appears as...
- smile apologetically
- look apologetically
adverb
In a way that shows one wants to avoid causing offense or inconvenience.
She apologetically mentioned that they were out of the menu item I had ordered.
Often appears as...
- mention apologetically
- say apologetically
adverb
In a manner showing one is sorry for something.
He looked at me apologetically after stepping on my foot.
Often appears as...
- smile apologetically
- look apologetically
adverb
In a way that shows one wants to avoid causing offense or inconvenience.
She apologetically mentioned that they were out of the menu item I had ordered.
Often appears as...
- mention apologetically
- say apologetically
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'apologetically' when expressing sincere regret for a mistake or action that affected others.
He apologetically admitted that he had lost the keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
'Apologetically' often accompanies gestures that reinforce the sense of being sorry, like a frown or downcast eyes.
Dropping her gaze, she spoke to them apologetically.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humility
The adverb can convey a humble attitude, showing one does not assume they're deserving of forgiveness.
He apologetically asked for a second chance at the interview.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'apologetically' when expressing sincere regret for a mistake or action that affected others.
He apologetically admitted that he had lost the keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
'Apologetically' often accompanies gestures that reinforce the sense of being sorry, like a frown or downcast eyes.
Dropping her gaze, she spoke to them apologetically.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humility
The adverb can convey a humble attitude, showing one does not assume they're deserving of forgiveness.
He apologetically asked for a second chance at the interview.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'apologetically' when expressing sincere regret for a mistake or action that affected others.
He apologetically admitted that he had lost the keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-verbal Cues
'Apologetically' often accompanies gestures that reinforce the sense of being sorry, like a frown or downcast eyes.
Dropping her gaze, she spoke to them apologetically.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humility
The adverb can convey a humble attitude, showing one does not assume they're deserving of forgiveness.
He apologetically asked for a second chance at the interview.
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Video examples
Bassam Tariq: The beauty...
We must fight with an inventive approach. With the trust, with the access, with the love that only we can bring, we must unapologetically reclaim our beliefs in every moving image, in every cut of meat, because if we whitewash our stories for the sake of mass appeal, not only will we fail,
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Fashion that celebrates...
I believe it's by celebrating beauty in all different forms, bold and unapologetically. But many fashion designers continue to reinforce this narrow definition of beauty. From the way they are taught in school and into the real world, they drape on mannequins that are only size four,
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A queer vision of love...
not as they're supposed to be. Kim is unapologetically feminine in a world that is often cruel and violent to women who are too proud and too freeing. And I didn't enter into this union under the auspices that she was going to be my helper or my rib, but a fully complex --
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Why winning doesn't...
And I will never forget a team meeting we had halfway through her freshman season. We were in there with the team, the coaching staff, the support staff, sports psychologist, and Katelyn very clearly and unapologetically said,
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My life as a work of art...
so that was a problem. What does it mean to be yourself? People say it all the time, but what does it truly mean, and why does it matter? How does life change when you choose to be unapologetically yourself?
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Say your truths and seek...
She suffered so much. But she said life never tasted as sweet, and that because of the soul-baring and the truth-telling we had done with each other, she became more unapologetically herself with everyone.
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What it takes to be...
We realized that there are two big gaps in our racial literacy. First, the heart an inability to understand each of our experiences, to fiercely and unapologetically be compassionate beyond lip service.
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A teen just trying to...
my favorite thing about her other than like everything is that she is very has always been unapologetically present on stage and unapologetic about her flaws and about reconciling all of her
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
Like, that's all you have to do. Because my favorite thing about her, other than, like, everything, is that she is very -- has always been unapologetically present on stage,
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What It Takes to Be an...
I know this you have to do the thing that makes you tick you have to do it on a daily basis you have to do it unapologetically you do it with love
Video examples
Bassam Tariq: The beauty...
We must fight with an inventive approach. With the trust, with the access, with the love that only we can bring, we must unapologetically reclaim our beliefs in every moving image, in every cut of meat, because if we whitewash our stories for the sake of mass appeal, not only will we fail,
Video examples
Fashion that celebrates...
I believe it's by celebrating beauty in all different forms, bold and unapologetically. But many fashion designers continue to reinforce this narrow definition of beauty. From the way they are taught in school and into the real world, they drape on mannequins that are only size four,
Video examples
A queer vision of love...
not as they're supposed to be. Kim is unapologetically feminine in a world that is often cruel and violent to women who are too proud and too freeing. And I didn't enter into this union under the auspices that she was going to be my helper or my rib, but a fully complex --
Video examples
Why winning doesn't...
And I will never forget a team meeting we had halfway through her freshman season. We were in there with the team, the coaching staff, the support staff, sports psychologist, and Katelyn very clearly and unapologetically said,
Video examples
My life as a work of art...
so that was a problem. What does it mean to be yourself? People say it all the time, but what does it truly mean, and why does it matter? How does life change when you choose to be unapologetically yourself?
Video examples
Say your truths and seek...
She suffered so much. But she said life never tasted as sweet, and that because of the soul-baring and the truth-telling we had done with each other, she became more unapologetically herself with everyone.
Video examples
What it takes to be...
We realized that there are two big gaps in our racial literacy. First, the heart an inability to understand each of our experiences, to fiercely and unapologetically be compassionate beyond lip service.
Video examples
A teen just trying to...
my favorite thing about her other than like everything is that she is very has always been unapologetically present on stage and unapologetic about her flaws and about reconciling all of her
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
Like, that's all you have to do. Because my favorite thing about her, other than, like, everything, is that she is very -- has always been unapologetically present on stage,
Video examples
What It Takes to Be an...
I know this you have to do the thing that makes you tick you have to do it on a daily basis you have to do it unapologetically you do it with love
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Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
Parents, teachers, professors, economists, pundits, entrepreneurs, tinkerers and misfits all have to do a better job of unapologetically singing the praises of capitalism and free markets which unequivocally demonstrate the ability to pull people out of poverty and improve and lengthen their lives.
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Yannick Bisson
Murdoch Mysteries' is in good company with a few other Canadian shows that have experienced huge international popularity. The show, in my opinion, is unapologetically Canadian, and the format is transferable across borders, languages and cultures and is currently available around the world.
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Betsy Hodges
American Politician
Prince was unapologetically different, and he made it okay for his fans to be different and to celebrate their individuality. His social conscience challenged us to look deeper than the skin color of our neighbors.
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Matt Taibbi
American Author
The party in power almost always unapologetically engages in deficit spending, while the other party argues passionately against the evils of debt and deficits.
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Kevin Shelley
American Politician
I'm insisting, quite unapologetically, on the need to have these appropriate security measures in place to protect the voters, which is my principal charge.
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Ron Livingston
American Actor
I think what people like about people is when they live their life the way they want to live it, unapologetically, and if they're being true to themselves.
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Vidya Vox
American Entertainer
Music is so subjective and personal, I don't expect people to like everything I do. But that's life and you have to live unapologetically.
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Paloma Elsesser
A huge part of my career and how I want to participate in the world is being unapologetically myself and being honest and vulnerable.
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Joe Burrow
American Football Player
I'm just unapologetically myself, and I think that's a good thing and people respect that.
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Grace Potter
American Musician
Follow your path unapologetically. Be compassionate.
Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
Parents, teachers, professors, economists, pundits, entrepreneurs, tinkerers and misfits all have to do a better job of unapologetically singing the praises of capitalism and free markets which unequivocally demonstrate the ability to pull people out of poverty and improve and lengthen their lives.
Quote examples
Yannick Bisson
Murdoch Mysteries' is in good company with a few other Canadian shows that have experienced huge international popularity. The show, in my opinion, is unapologetically Canadian, and the format is transferable across borders, languages and cultures and is currently available around the world.
Quote examples
Betsy Hodges
American Politician
Prince was unapologetically different, and he made it okay for his fans to be different and to celebrate their individuality. His social conscience challenged us to look deeper than the skin color of our neighbors.
Quote examples
Matt Taibbi
American Author
The party in power almost always unapologetically engages in deficit spending, while the other party argues passionately against the evils of debt and deficits.
Quote examples
Kevin Shelley
American Politician
I'm insisting, quite unapologetically, on the need to have these appropriate security measures in place to protect the voters, which is my principal charge.
Quote examples
Ron Livingston
American Actor
I think what people like about people is when they live their life the way they want to live it, unapologetically, and if they're being true to themselves.
Quote examples
Vidya Vox
American Entertainer
Music is so subjective and personal, I don't expect people to like everything I do. But that's life and you have to live unapologetically.
Quote examples
Paloma Elsesser
A huge part of my career and how I want to participate in the world is being unapologetically myself and being honest and vulnerable.
Quote examples
Joe Burrow
American Football Player
I'm just unapologetically myself, and I think that's a good thing and people respect that.
Quote examples
Grace Potter
American Musician
Follow your path unapologetically. Be compassionate.
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