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
Explanation
If you're unapologetic, you refuse to say you're sorry or to express any regret. You might be unapologetic about missing your horrible cousin's birthday party, for example. If someone isn't sorry, she's unapologetic: your English teacher is probably an unapologetic grammarian, and you might be unapologetic about your lack of interest in the art of proper grammar. Neither of you is willing to acknowledge any regret for your feelings. While the adjective unapologetic can describe someone who simply refuses to apologize, it also conveys a sense of strength: an unapologetic feminist, for example, is proud to stand by her beliefs.
Example Sentences
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Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Or standing at a farmers’ market where only three tables have braved the wind — and one of them is selling storage onions, steadfast and unapologetic.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Described by Variety Magazine as "joyous, elaborate, unapologetic," the performance was big on symbols of Puerto Rico - the US island territory in the Caribbean - and sung mainly in Spanish.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 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
“I needed you to do something,” she says, defiant and unapologetic.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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