sincere apology
Heartfelt expression regret
A sincere apology is an expression of regret that acknowledges wrongdoing and conveys genuine remorse.
Unlike perfunctory apologies offered to smooth things over, a sincere apology takes responsibility without excuses or deflection: She offered a sincere apology for missing the deadline.
The phrase often appears when distinguishing real contrition from hollow words: I don't want an apology—I want a sincere apology.
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- mea culpaAcknowledgment of personal blame
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- regretSorrow over past actions
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
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- apologiessorry, forgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, I am sorry
- atonementpropitiation, substitution, reconciler, forgiveness, sin offering
- bedside mannerbedside manner, compassionate care, patient comfort, rapport, reassurance
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Regret that admits nothing
fauxpology · crocodile tears · lip service · going through the motions · sorry not sorry
sincere apologydoubling down
Strengthening a risky commitment
accusation · blame-shifting · excuse-making · denial · justification
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