a. | 1. | Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; |
Adj. | 1. | apologetic - offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner" Synonyms: excusatory Antonyms: unapologetic - unwilling to make or express an apology; "an unapologetic believer" |