Non-Apology

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Pronunciation: /nɑn.əˈpɑl.ə.dʒi/

Definitions of non-apology

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'non-apology' is a noun that refers to a statement that does not express genuine remorse or regret.

Example Sentences

A1 I'm sorry if you were offended by what I said, but it wasn't really an apology, just a non-apology.

A2 She gave a non-apology for her rude behavior, which only made the situation worse.

B1 The politician's non-apology for his controversial remarks did not satisfy the public's demand for a genuine apology.

B2 After receiving backlash for his actions, the CEO issued a non-apology statement that lacked sincerity.

C1 The celebrity's non-apology tour only served to further damage their reputation in the eyes of the public.

C2 The company's non-apology strategy backfired, leading to a loss of trust from both customers and investors.

Examples of non-apology in a Sentence

formal The CEO issued a non-apology statement regarding the company's recent data breach.

informal She gave a non-apology for forgetting her friend's birthday.

slang He tried to brush off the situation with a total non-apology.

figurative Her non-apology was like putting a band-aid on a broken bone.

Grammatical Forms of non-apology

past tense

non-apologized

plural

non-apologies

comparative

more non-apologetic

superlative

most non-apologetic

present tense

does not apologize

future tense

will not apologize

perfect tense

has not apologized

continuous tense

is not apologizing

singular

non-apology

positive degree

non-apologetic

infinitive

to not apologize

gerund

non-apologizing

participle

non-apologized

Origin and Evolution of non-apology

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'non-apology' originated from the combination of 'non-' meaning not or the opposite of, and 'apology' meaning a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.
Evolution of the word: The term 'non-apology' gained popularity in the late 20th century as a way to describe statements that appear to be apologies but lack sincerity or accountability. It has since become a common term in discussions about public figures and their responses to controversies.