Defiant vs Apologetic - What's the difference?
defiant | apologetic |
Defying.
*{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
, chapter=15 Boldly resisting opposition.
*2013 June 18, (Simon Romero), "
*:But the demonstrators remained defiant , pouring into the streets by the thousands and venting their anger over political corruption, the high cost of living and huge public spending for the World Cup and the Olympics.
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing
* 1890 , :
(dated) Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
As adjectives the difference between defiant and apologetic
is that defiant is mistrustful while apologetic is apologetic.As a verb defiant
is .defiant
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Adjective
(en adjective)citation, passage=She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’ ¶ ‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough!
Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
Synonyms
* dareful * rebelliousAntonyms
* docile, obedient, submissive * dominantExternal links
* *Anagrams
*apologetic
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Alternative forms
* apologetickAdjective
(en adjective)- His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.
- Very different was he, however, from the brusque and masterful professor of common sense who had taken over the case so confidently at Upper Norwood. His expression was downcast, and his bearing meek and even apologetic .