Answer: apologetic

AnswerCrossword Clue
APOLOGETICFull of "sorry"s
APOLOGETICFull of sorries
APOLOGETICWith hat in hand, perhaps
APOLOGETICContrite
APOLOGETICIn a sorry state?
APOLOGETICRegretful
APOLOGETICLike released rocker's statement
apologeticexpressing apology / a formal defense or apology
apologeticRegretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure
apologeticOf the nature of a formal defense or justification of something such as a theory or religious doctrine