The difference between Apologetic and Remorseful
When used as adjectives, apologetic means having the character of apology, whereas remorseful means feeling or filled with remorse.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apologetic and Remorseful
-
Apologetic as an adjective:
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing
Examples:
"His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened."
-
Apologetic as an adjective (dated):
Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
-
Remorseful as an adjective (of a person):
Feeling or filled with remorse.
Examples:
"He was so remorseful that he voluntarily paid full restitution."
-
Remorseful as an adjective:
Expressing or caused by remorse.
Examples:
"There was a remorseful look on her face."