heartfelt apology
Genuine expression regret
A heartfelt apology is an expression of regret that conveys genuine remorse rather than mere obligation.
The phrase emphasizes sincerity—the apology comes from the heart, not from social pressure or legal advice.
She offered a heartfelt apology for the pain she had caused.
Often distinguished from hollow or forced apologies.
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- regretSorrow over past actions
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
heartfelt words · genuine · I'm sorry · contrite · amends · reconciliation · olive branch · clean slate · tears · embrace · guilt · shame · owning up · mend · repentant · eat humble pie · earnest · asking forgiveness
- apologiessorry, forgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, sincere apology
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Regret that admits nothing
lip service · crocodile tears · going through the motions · fauxpology
heartfelt apologyaccusation
Claim someone did wrong
condemnation · counterattack · blame-shifting · justification · recrimination
heartfelt apologydeflection
Change in trajectory
stonewalling · gaslighting · blame-shifting · denial · excuse-making
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