APOLOGETIC

apologetic, excusatory

(adjective) offering or expressing apology; “an apologetic note”; “an apologetic manner”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

apologetic (comparative more apologetic, superlative most apologetic)

Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing

(dated) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.

Synonyms

• (having the character of an apology): sorry, remorseful; regretful

Source: Wiktionary

A*pol`o*get"ic, A*pol`o*get"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Logic.]

Definition: Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition