non-apology apology

A form of non-apology — A statement in the form of an apology, but without contrition or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.

Meanings

nounnon-apology apology (plural non-apology apologies)

plural non-apology apologies

  1. alternativeAlternative form of non-apology.
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