unapology

English

Alternative forms
  • un-apology

Etymology

From un- (“not”) +‎ apology.

Noun

unapology (plural unapologies)

  1. A statement passed off as an apology, yet due to its content is in actuality not apologetic at all.
    • 2021, Meg Foster, Rogue: Space Opera Adventure:
      “Wait, there you go again! An apology that is really an unapology by pointing out a potential, and let me emphasize that it is a potential, possible flaw but not really a flaw of the other party — being me! Hmmph.”
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