Apologetic (5)
'apologetic' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sorry that I've seen before include "Contrite" , "Showing regret" , "Feeling penitence" , "My apologies!" , "I beg your pardon" .)
'apologetic' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for repentant that I've seen before include "Feeling remorse for misdeeds" , "Contrite" , "showing contrition" , "Regretful" , "sorry state" .)
'apologetic' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for contrite that I've seen before include "Penitent, feeling guilty" , "Repentant, remorseful" , "Wholly penitent" , "guilt-ridden" , "Sorry for something done" .)