क्षमाप्रार्थी (en. Apologetic)

Thus, the reading of the great books serves an important apologetic function for Christians; the books allow us to grapple with the ideas that have shaped the thinking of those around us who we are called to minister to as evangelists.

Apologetic is the last thing this girl is ever likely to be although there are moments aplenty when she questions herself about her choices.

What makes Late Junction so exciting is its presenters’ love for their selections: the programming is never self-conscious or apologetic for its strangeness, as mainstream culture often is when it confronts the left field.

Tell her there's something she should know, and then be straightforward and casual, yet slightly apologetic - as if announcing a last-minute business trip.

While India is strengthening its defences along the Sino-Indian border, by raising new strike formations, improving communications and deploying frontline SU30 Squadrons, our negotiators sometimes appear to be excessively defensive and even apologetic in dealing with their Chinese counterparts.

The majority community was liberal, tolerant but no longer apologetic about its own religious credentials.

While this certainly does not mean I fall apart at the drop of a hat (as is often the untrue stereotype), it allows me to not feel apologetic for needing more alone time than the average person.