apology (Meaning)

Wordnet

apology (n)

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

a poor example

Webster

apology (n.)

Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's for Christianity.

An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret.

Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Webster

apology (v. i.)

To offer an apology.

apology Sentence Examples

  1. The employee issued a formal apology for the error in the financial report.
  2. She offered a heartfelt apology to her friend for forgetting their important anniversary.
  3. The public figure issued a public apology for the insensitive comments made during the interview.
  4. The company issued a sincere apology to customers affected by the unexpected service outage.
  5. In his letter of apology, he expressed regret and took full responsibility for the mistake.
  6. The politician delivered a public apology for any harm caused by the controversial policy.
  7. The customer received a written apology from the company for the damaged goods.
  8. During the press conference, the CEO made a public apology for the product recall.
  9. The teacher offered a sincere apology to the students for the confusion surrounding the assignment.
  10. The athlete issued a public apology for the inappropriate behavior on the field.

FAQs About the word apology

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone, a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly, a poor exampleSomething said or wri

justification,excuse, reason,plea, alibi, defense, confession, cop-out, guise, atonement

No antonyms found.

The employee issued a formal apology for the error in the financial report.

She offered a heartfelt apology to her friend for forgetting their important anniversary.

The public figure issued a public apology for the insensitive comments made during the interview.

The company issued a sincere apology to customers affected by the unexpected service outage.