자신의 잘못이나 실수에 대하여 미안함을 느끼거나 사과하는 태도를 보이는
Regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure.
예문:
"The manager was very apologetic about the delay in service."
"She offered an apologetic shrug when she couldn't answer the question."
이론이나 종교적 교리 등을 공식적으로 변호하거나 정당화하는 성격의
Relating to a formal defense or justification of a theory, belief, or doctrine.
예문:
"The book is an apologetic work intended to defend traditional values."
"His argument was purely apologetic, ignoring the valid criticisms of the theory."
특히 종교적 교리나 사상을 옹호하기 위한 공식적인 변론이나 학문
A formal defense or justification, especially of a religious doctrine.
예문:
"The treatise stands as a monumental apologetic for the faith."
"He wrote a brilliant apologetic in response to the accusations."