| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A thousand pardons | Exaggerated polite apology. |
| 2. | Abashed | Feeling embarrassed; apologetic. |
| 3. | Accept my apologies | Request to receive apology. |
| 4. | Accountable | Owning fault; ready to make amends. |
| 5. | Acknowledging fault | Admitting wrongdoing; expressing regret. |
| 6. | Aghast | Shocked and remorseful. |
| 7. | Amends | Actions to repair a wrong. |
| 8. | Apologetic | Expressing regret or remorse. |
| 9. | Apology | Statement of regret for wrongdoing. |
| 10. | Appalled | Deeply dismayed; contrite. |
| 11. | Ashamed | Feeling guilt or humiliation. |
| 12. | Atonement | Making up for a wrong. |
| 13. | Beg pardon | Polite request for forgiveness. |
| 14. | Begging forgiveness | Earnestly asking to be forgiven. |
| 15. | Believe me | Assurance of sincerity and regret. |
| 16. | Chagrined | Annoyed at oneself; remorseful. |
| 17. | Contrite | Deeply remorseful; penitent. |
| 18. | Culpable | Deserving blame; acknowledging fault. |
| 19. | Deep regret | Strong feeling of sorrow. |
| 20. | Disgraced | Feeling dishonored by one’s actions. |
| 21. | Embarrassed | Self-conscious; regretful about mistake. |
| 22. | Excuse me | Polite apology for interruption. |
| 23. | Expiation | Act to atone for guilt. |
| 24. | Forgive me | Request for pardon. |
| 25. | Forgive us | Request for pardon for group. |
| 26. | Full of remorse | Feeling deep regret. |
| 27. | Guilty | Feeling responsible for wrongdoing. |
| 28. | Hangdog | Downcast; showing shame. |
| 29. | Humbled | Brought low; apologetic. |
| 30. | I admit my mistake | Openly acknowledging an error. |
| 31. | I apologize | Formal expression of regret. |
| 32. | I beg your pardon | Very polite apology. |
| 33. | I caused this | Taking responsibility for outcome. |
| 34. | I didn’t mean to | Regretful denial of intent. |
| 35. | I feel awful | Expressing strong regret. |
| 36. | I feel terrible | Expressing intense remorse. |
| 37. | I have regrets | Admitting remorse about actions. |
| 38. | I made a mistake | Admitting an error. |
| 39. | I messed up | Informal admission of fault. |
| 40. | I owe you an apology | Admitting apology is due. |
| 41. | I owe you one | Acknowledging debt after wrongdoing. |
| 42. | I regret it | Expressing remorse. |
| 43. | I stand corrected | Acknowledging error and correction. |
| 44. | I take the blame | Accepting responsibility. |
| 45. | I was wrong | Admitting fault. |
| 46. | I’ll fix it | Promise to correct the issue. |
| 47. | I’m ashamed | Expressing shame and regret. |
| 48. | I’m at fault | Accepting responsibility. |
| 49. | I’m contrite | Stating deep remorse. |
| 50. | I’m deeply sorry | Grave, heartfelt apology. |
| 51. | I’m embarrassed | Admitting awkward regret. |
| 52. | I’m incredibly sorry | Very strong apology. |
| 53. | I’m mortified | Extremely embarrassed and sorry. |
| 54. | I’m really sorry | Sincere emphatic apology. |
| 55. | I’m remorseful | Expressing deep regret. |
| 56. | I’m so sorry | Emotional emphatic apology. |
| 57. | I’m sorry about that | Direct apology for mishap. |
| 58. | I’m sorry for that | Direct apology for action. |
| 59. | I’m sorry for this | Regret about current situation. |
| 60. | I’m sorry for your loss | Condolence expression of sympathy. |
| 61. | I’m sorry I did that | Apology for specific act. |
| 62. | I’m sorry it happened | Regret about an event. |
| 63. | I’m sorry to say | Regretful preface to statement. |
| 64. | I’m sorry you feel that way | Acknowledges feelings; limited apology. |
| 65. | I’m sorry, my mistake | Apology while correcting error. |
| 66. | I’m to blame | Accepting fault. |
| 67. | I’m truly sorry | Emphatic sincere apology. |
| 68. | I’m very sorry | Stronger apology than usual. |
| 69. | It was my fault | Taking responsibility. |
| 70. | Lament | Express sorrow about something. |
| 71. | Mea culpa | Latin: my fault. |
| 72. | Misgivings | Feelings of doubt and regret. |
| 73. | Mortified | Extremely ashamed or embarrassed. |
| 74. | My apologies | Polite expression of regret. |
| 75. | My bad | Casual admission of fault. |
| 76. | My fault | Accepting blame. |
| 77. | My sincerest apologies | Very formal, strong apology. |
| 78. | No excuse | Admitting no justification exists. |
| 79. | Pained | Emotionally hurt; regretful. |
| 80. | Pardon | Forgiveness requested or granted. |
| 81. | Pardon me | Polite apology. |
| 82. | Penitent | Showing repentance. |
| 83. | Please accept my apologies | Formal request to accept apology. |
| 84. | Please accept my regret | Formal expression of sorrow. |
| 85. | Please forgive me | Courteous request for forgiveness. |
| 86. | Please pardon me | Courteous apology request. |
| 87. | Regret | Sorrow about a past action. |
| 88. | Regretful | Feeling regret. |
| 89. | Regrets | Formal closing expressing sorrow. |
| 90. | Remorse | Deep guilt and sorrow. |
| 91. | Remorseful | Feeling deep remorse. |
| 92. | Repentance | Sincere regret and turning away. |
| 93. | Repentant | Wishing to make amends. |
| 94. | Rueful | Sorrowful; mildly ashamed. |
| 95. | Shamefaced | Showing shame and embarrassment. |
| 96. | Sheepish | Awkwardly embarrassed; apologetic. |
| 97. | Sincere regrets | Formal expression of regret. |
| 98. | Sorry about that | Brief apology for minor issue. |
| 99. | Sorry for the trouble | Apology for inconvenience caused. |
| 100. | Sorry to bother you | Apology for interruption. |
