apologised
Expressed sincere regret
Apologised is the British spelling of apologized, past tense of apologize—to express regret for a wrong or offense: She apologised for arriving late.
The word implies acknowledging fault and seeking forgiveness.
One can apologise sincerely or perfunctorily, and the quality matters: He apologised, but it felt hollow.
Expressing regret or apology
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- penitentOne showing remorse
- repentantFeeling sorrow for misdeeds
remorseful · rueful · ashamed · guilt · contrition · compunction · self-reproach · shamefaced
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- healingRestoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
reunion · bridge-building · olive-branch · rapprochement · repair · reconciled · understanding
Unassuming about oneself
- meekHumbly unassertive
- deferentialShowing humble submission
- modestLacking in pretension
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
respectful · self-effacing · unpretentious · gracious · sheepish · abashed · chastened · subdued
Intervention to resolve conflict
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
settlement · accord · détente · appeasement · placation · defusing · de-escalation · smoothing
sorry
Expressing regret or apology
repentant · remorseful · rueful · ashamed · guilt · contrition · compunction · self-reproach · shamefaced · chagrined
amends
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- healingRestoration of health
restoration · reunion · bridge-building · olive-branch · rapprochement · repair · reconciled · understanding
humble
Unassuming about oneself
- meekHumbly unassertive
- deferentialShowing humble submission
- modestLacking in pretension
submissive · respectful · self-effacing · unpretentious · gracious · sheepish · abashed · chastened · subdued · lowly
mediation
Intervention to resolve conflict
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
truce · settlement · accord · détente · appeasement · placation · defusing · de-escalation · smoothing · armistice
apologisedblamed
Held at fault
accused · justified · doubled down · excused · deflected
apologisedaccused
Charged with wrongdoing
condemned · criticized · rebuked · reproached · denounced
apologiseddoubled down
Strengthened a risky position
defended · justified · maintained · dug in · defied