Word info

non-apology

Noun

Meaning

non-apology (plural non-apologies)

A statement in the form of an apology, but without contrition or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
Synonyms: fauxpology, nonpology, notpology

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

“I’m sorry you were upset” is the non-apology of the genteel thug who knows that keeping up a semblance of the appearance of politeness and contrition is necessary to separate them from the more traditional, punch-you-in-the-face thug. Source: Internet

I really want to accept your “sincere apology” in your April 22 letter, but it turned into a non-apology when you proceed to tell us that the shutdown is the cause of “deaths, mental and physical health issues,” not the virus. Source: Internet

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