come ·phrasal verb (BE SAID)
Definition: If something that you say comes out in a particular way, you say it in that way. Level: C2
我本想表达真诚的歉意，但话说出来却显得充满防备且不真诚。
I meant it as a sincere apology, but it ___came ___out sounding defensive and insincere.
他本想讲一句俏皮话，但说出来却成了纯粹的讽刺，冒犯了所有人。
He tried to make a witty remark, but it ___came ___out as pure sarcasm and offended everyone.
我本意是想热情地赞美她，但话说出来却平淡无力，缺乏说服力。
My intention was to give her a glowing compliment, but the words just ___came ___out flat and unconvincing.