Apology (Noun)
Meaning 1
An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She offered a sincere apology for her thoughtless remark during the meeting.
- The company issued a formal apology for the inconvenience caused by the product recall.
- He hesitated before offering an apology for his behavior at the party the night before.
- The politician's apology for the scandal was widely criticized as insincere by the public.
- The host received a heartfelt apology from the guest who accidentally broke her antique vase.
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Meaning 2
A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.