申もうし訳わけなさそう

na-adjective

looking apologetic; seeming sorry

Describes a person's appearance or manner that suggests they feel apologetic or regretful. Often used when someone looks like they want to apologize but hasn't yet, or when their expression conveys remorse.

See also: 申し訳ない

• 彼かれは申もうし訳わけなさそうに頭あたまを下さげた。

  He bowed his head apologetically.

• 遅ち刻こくした生せい徒とは申もうし訳わけなさそうな顔かおで教きょう室しつに入はいってきた。

  The late student entered the classroom with an apologetic look.