half-hearted apology

Frequency: 5.52.5 per million words

an apology made without enthusiasm or real sincerity

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Examples (20)

  • He mumbled a half-hearted apology and quickly left.
  • She gave a half-hearted apology that nobody believed.
  • She was not satisfied with his half-hearted apology.
  • His half-hearted apology only made the situation worse.
  • A half-hearted apology is often worse than no apology at all.
  • I don't want a half-hearted apology; I want you to mean it.
  • The company issued a half-hearted apology that only angered customers more.
  • The politician offered a half-hearted apology for his offensive remarks.
  • All I received was a half-hearted apology through a text message.
  • After the argument, he mumbled a half-hearted apology and left.
  • It was clear from his tone that it was just a half-hearted apology.
  • A half-hearted apology is worse than no apology at all.
  • Don't bother with a half-hearted apology; I want you to mean it.
  • She could tell from his tone that it was a half-hearted apology.
  • His half-hearted apology did little to repair their friendship.
  • The company issued a half-hearted apology to its customers.
  • Forced to say sorry, the child gave a half-hearted apology to his brother.
  • Don't give me that half-hearted apology—I deserve better.
  • We could tell it was a half-hearted apology because he was smirking the whole time.
  • He muttered a half-hearted apology without making eye contact.