0 in a way that shows you feel sorry for having caused problems or unhappiness: --
The waiter apologetically asked if we could move to a different table.
She smiled apologetically.
Someone from the bank apologetically phoned to ask if I'd used my debit card earlier in the day.
The singer suddenly started to cough and waved apologetically at the people nearest the stage.
Our guide shrugged apologetically, telling us it was time to leave.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
apologetically