unapologetic

[uhn-uh-pol-uh-jet-ik]

adjective

1. not accepting fault or blame.

   He has been called out for his disgraceful behavior, but remains unapologetic.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of unapologetic¹

un- ¹ ( def. ) + apologetic ( def. )

Example Sentences

“It’s unapologetic — a proud part of the neighborhood.”

From Los Angeles Times

Bordalas stands unapologetically in the latter camp but was inspired by the former.

From BBC

Are they prepared to unapologetically wield power in defense of American democracy and freedom?

From Salon

Clifton Powell is unapologetically dropping the name of the agent who he alleges fired him for taking a role in the 2005 musical “The Gospel.”

From Los Angeles Times

Kirk spoke of his family - a wife and two children - and was an unapologetic defender of his conservative Christian values.

From BBC

Related Words

• impenitent 
• remorseless 
• unmerciful 
• unrepentant