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