The apology sounded strained, a bit forced, but I didn't care.

Reynolds's apology sounded considerably less sincere than the operative's had been.

The apology sounded awkward and sincere, as if he didn't make many, but the ones he made counted.

Since her whole life was a lie, even this apology sounded rote.

I might even agree, if your apology sounds truly sincere.

The apology didn't sound very convincing.

His apology sounded sincere, but his questions were perfunctory.

But his apologies sound more contrived than contrite.

And your apology sounded about as sincere as-as a campaign commercial.

The apology sounded empty, but the girl accepted it.