An insincere
apology or expression of regret, often blaming the aggrieved
party for being offended or bringing up an
irrelevant topic to distract.
"Did you hear Don Imus' nonpology the other day? Like his
racist remarks are actually the result of rap music."
"I really get
tired of politicians' nonpologies. All they'
re really saying is they're sorry they got caught."
Word of the Day on October 8, 2016