unapologetic
Americanadjective
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not accepting fault or blame.
He has been called out for his disgraceful behavior, but remains unapologetic.
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showing no regret.
Their answer was honest, straightforward, and unapologetic.
The poet’s willingness to be so unapologetic about her point of view takes nerve.
Other Word Forms
- unapologetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of unapologetic
Example Sentences
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Bellamy was unapologetic for wanting an intense and attacking approach to games, which could also leave them exposed at the back.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Jordan Campbell was unapologetic about his business, Winner Circle Athletics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
It’s at restaurants — when vegetables arrive glossy, salted, unapologetic.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Intrator is an unapologetic creature of Wall Street, and the company he leads, which provides cloud-computing capacity for AI hyperscalers like OpenAI and Meta Platforms, reflects that to a degree.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
It was a tone that reminded him of Aunt Elizabeth, of views endorsed with an unapologetic, self-indulgent English decency.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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