sorry, not sorry
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Meaning · English
Used to sarcastically express a lack of guilt over an action or statement.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't keep sleeping with you if we can't even cuddle afterwards. Sorry not sorry.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sorry, not sorry” mean?
Used to sarcastically express a lack of guilt over an action or statement.
Is “sorry, not sorry” formal or informal?
sorry, not sorry is generally slang.