Pronunciation: /nɑn.əˈpɑl.ə.dʒi/
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.
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.
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.
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