apology

noun
UK: /əˈpɒlədʒi/
US: /əˈpɑːlədʒi/

  1. An expression of regret or remorse for a fault, offense, or failure.

    1. I owe you an apology for my late arrival. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company issued a public apology after the product recall affecting many. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal justification or defense of a belief, idea, or action.

    1. The book is an apology for his controversial policies. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her speech was an apology for her past actions and decisions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regret remorse excuse acknowledgment
apology verb

  1. To express regret for something done or said.

    1. I want to apology for the misunderstanding. [ ] [ ]
    2. He apologized sincerely for his behavior at the party last night. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apology" in English means: An expression of regret or remorse for a fault, offense, or failure., A formal justification or defense of a belief, idea, or action..

The phonetic transcription of "apology" is /əˈpɒlədʒi/ in British English and /əˈpɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apology": regret, remorse, excuse, acknowledgment.

Example usage of "apology": "I owe you an apology for my late arrival.". More examples on the page.