noun
- plural of apology; expressions of regret or remorse for a mistake or wrongdoing
- used as a polite expression when declining or refusing something
Usage: British English; formal
Examples
- She offered her sincere apologies for being late to the meeting.
- The company issued public apologies after the data breach.
- No apologies necessary – we all make mistakes sometimes.
- He sent his apologies but couldn’t attend the dinner party.
- The politician’s apologies seemed hollow and insincere.
- Please accept my apologies for the confusion about the schedule.
- With apologies to Shakespeare, I must disagree with that interpretation.