Definition of "apology" in Anglais

noun

1. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

   • What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.
   • The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

2. A formal justification, defence.

   • the Apology of Socrates

3. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

   • a poor apology for a hotel room