Nonpology
A non-apology
Example
Celebrities should realize they need to just come clean, and the public will eventually forgive them
Yeah, a nonpology only makes it worse
Related Slang
Fauxpology | Fake apology |
IS | I'm sorry |
IMS | I am sorry |
sry | Sorry |
soz | Sorry |
SAT | Sorry about that |
INBD | It's no big deal |
PR | Public relations |
Cancel | Shut down or force out |
Cancel culture | Canceling people who do anything controversial |
Cancel club | People that have been shut down or forced out by others |
Virtue signaling | Demonstrating moral superiority |
A nonpology is an insincere or forced apology. It often blames a person or group of people for being offended.
People in the limelight, such as celebrities, athletes, and politicians, often give nonpologies. For example, if a famous actor is accused of misbehavior, they may offer a nonpology for PR reasons or to avoid getting canceled instead of showing genuine remorse.
While celebrities are the most common nonpologists, anyone can issue a nonpology. For example, if a friend says, "I'm sorry you felt that way," you just received a nonpology.