apologetically

/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows regret or says sorry for something.
    • She smiled apologetically after bumping into the stranger.
    • He spoke apologetically about the delay in the project.
    • The dog wagged its tail apologetically after knocking over the vase.
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