apologetic
/əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/adjective
उच्चारण अपॉलजेटिक
क्षमाप्रार्थी, खेद प्रकट करने वाला
Core word
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[usually not before noun] ~ (about/for sth)
feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
क्षमाप्रार्थी, खेद प्रकट करने वाला
- The manager was very apologetic about the delay.
- She gave an apologetic smile and sat down.
- He looked apologetic when he realised he had forgotten her birthday.
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- The shopkeeper was apologetic about the mistake in the bill.
- In an apologetic voice, she explained why the report was late.
Synonyms sorry regretful contrite remorseful penitent
Opposite unapologetic unrepentant defiant
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[usually before noun] formal
defending a belief or an idea with reasoned arguments
(किसी मत या सिद्धांत का) तर्कपूर्ण बचाव करने वाला
- an apologetic work in defence of the faith
- The priest wrote an apologetic essay defending his faith.
- The professor's lecture was an apologetic account of the early reformers' ideas.
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- His book takes an apologetic tone, defending the theory against its critics.
- The article is an apologetic defence of the old system of education.
Synonyms defensive vindicatory
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be apologetic about / for + noun or -ing
Apologetic takes about or for before the thing you are sorry for.
जिस बात का खेद हो, उससे पहले 'apologetic' के साथ 'about' या 'for' आता है।
- He was apologetic about the delay.
- She felt apologetic for forgetting the notes.
be apologetic + to + person
Use to before the person to whom the apology is made.
जिस व्यक्ति से क्षमा माँगी जाए, उससे पहले 'to' लगता है।
- The manager was very apologetic to the customers.
apologetic + noun (before a noun)
Before a noun, apologetic describes a tone, smile, note or letter.
Noun से पहले 'apologetic' स्वर, मुस्कान, पत्र या संदेश का वर्णन करता है।
- He sent an apologetic message to the teacher.
- She gave an apologetic smile.
apologetic (formal: defending an idea)
In formal writing, apologetic can mean defending a belief by reasoned argument; this is a different meaning from being sorry.
औपचारिक लेखन में 'apologetic' का अर्थ तर्क द्वारा किसी विश्वास का बचाव करना भी हो सकता है; यह खेद जताने से अलग अर्थ है।
- The book is an apologetic work in defence of the old tradition.
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adverb + apologetic
verydeeplyextremelyslightlyprofusely
- The driver was extremely apologetic for the late arrival.
apologetic + noun
smiletoneletternotelookmessage
- She wrote an apologetic note and left it on the table.
verb + apologetic
befeelsoundlookseem
- He sounded apologetic on the phone.
apologetic + preposition
apologetic aboutapologetic forapologetic to
- The shopkeeper was apologetic about the wrong bill.
apologetic + response
apologetic replyapologetic voiceapologetic shrugapologetic expression
- She gave an apologetic shrug and walked on.
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- The bank manager was apologetic about the long queue.
बैंक प्रबंधक लंबी क़तार के लिए खेद प्रकट कर रहे थे।
- Radhika gave an apologetic smile when she walked in late.
देर से अंदर आते समय राधिका ने क्षमा-याचना की मुस्कान दी।
- His voice was apologetic, but he did not change his decision.
उसकी आवाज़ में खेद था, पर उसने अपना निर्णय नहीं बदला।
- The company sent an apologetic email to all customers.
कंपनी ने सभी ग्राहकों को खेद-सूचक ईमेल भेजा।
- He felt apologetic for shouting at the waiter.
वेटर पर चिल्लाने के लिए उसे अफ़सोस हुआ।
- The waiter was apologetic when he spilt the tea.
चाय गिर जाने पर वेटर ने खेद प्रकट किया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He was apologetic of his mistake.
✓ He was apologetic about his mistake.
Apologetic takes about or for, not of.
'Apologetic' के साथ 'about' या 'for' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ She was apologetically about the delay.
✓ She was apologetic about the delay.
After be, use the adjective apologetic, not the adverb.
'Be' के बाद adjective 'apologetic' आता है, adverb नहीं।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Apologetic about or for something is correct, as in 'apologetic about the mistake'.
Apologetic about या for something सही है, जैसे 'apologetic about the mistake'।
Usage: an apologetic tone in a passage expresses regret, while an apologist is a person who defends an idea or a system.
Usage में passage का apologetic tone खेद व्यक्त करता है, जबकि apologist वह व्यक्ति है जो किसी विचार या व्यवस्था का बचाव करता है।