apology
(noun)
noun
1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
- he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess
Definition categories: communication, acknowledgement, acknowledgment
2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
Similar word(s): apologia
Definition categories: communication, defence, defense, vindication
3. a poor example
- it was an apology for a meal
Similar word(s): excuse
Definition categories: thought, example, illustration, instance, representative
Sentences with apology as a noun:
- What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.
- The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
- The Apology of Socrates.
- a poor apology for a hotel room