apologetic
/əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪk/
noun
- A formal defense or justification of a belief, doctrine, or position, especially in religion.
- His apologetic on the existence of free will was widely discussed.
- The lecture served as an apologetic for the church's teachings.
- The author published an apologetic for the ancient philosophy.
adjective
- Expressing regret or asking for forgiveness; showing that you are sorry for something wrong you have done.
- The waiter gave an apologetic smile when he spilled the water.
- She sent an apologetic email after missing the meeting.
- His apologetic tone made it clear he regretted his mistake.
- Defending a belief or position, especially in religion or philosophy, through reasoned argument.
- She delivered an apologetic speech in support of the new policy.
- His apologetic writings aimed to explain and justify his faith.
- The book takes an apologetic approach to defending the theory of evolution.
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