apologizing
adj. A2 Elementary US //əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪzɪŋ// apol·o·giz·ing
adj. feeling sorry for something you did or said. You use this word to describe someone who is expressing regret.
adj. expressing regret or sorrow for an action or statement. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'seem'.
She was apologizing for being late.
The manager was apologizing for the delay in the delivery.
He stood there, apologizing for his earlier outburst with a sincerity that finally calmed the room.