apology

About 3.71 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

   What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.

2. noun A formal justification, defence.

   the Apology of Socrates

3. noun Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

   a poor apology for a hotel room

Similar words

apologia apologize sorry excuse repentance pardon forgiveness contrition cop-out remorse

Often followed by

for to and of is was from in or

Word family

apologies