Although Larry said that he was sorry for his past mistakes, he did not sound very apologetic to me.
synonyms
sorryremorsefulregretful
word origin — late Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal justification): from French apologétique or late Latin apologeticus, from Greek apologētikos, from apologeisthei ‘speak in one's own defense’, from apologia (see apology). The current sense dates from the mid 19th century
apologetic, negligent, assertive, compatible, consistent: meanings and examples
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apologetic · adjective/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛdɪk/
expressing or showing regret
Although Larry said that he was sorry for his past mistakes, he did not sound very apologetic to me.
Synonyms: sorry, remorseful, regretful
Origin: late Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal justification): from French apologétique or late Latin apologeticus, from Greek apologētikos, from apologeisthei ‘speak in one's own defense’, from apologia (see apology). The current sense dates from the mid 19th century
negligent · adjective/ˈnɛɡlədʒ(ə)nt/
failing to give proper care or attention
Teresa was raised in a foster home after being abandoned by her negligent parents.
Synonyms: inattentive, careless, indifferent
assertive · adjective/əˈsərdɪv/
confident and direct in expressing opinions or needs
"Actually, I was the one who came up with the idea and I should head the project," Eliza told her boss in an assertive manner.
Synonyms: forceful, self-confident
compatible · adjective/kəmˈpædəb(ə)l/
able to exist or work together successfully without conflict
Jaime loved to talk and Regina liked to listen, so they were a very compatible match.
Synonyms: suitable, well matched
Origin: late Middle English: from French, from medieval Latin compatibilis, from compati ‘suffer with’
consistent · adjective/kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/
not changing in behaviour, attitudes, or qualities
When parents are consistent in their behavior, rather than volatile or unpredictable, kids have the comfort of knowing what to expect.
Synonyms: constant, regular, steady
Origin: late 16th century (in the sense ‘consisting or composed of’): from Latin consistent- ‘standing firm or still, existing’, from the verb consistere (see consist)