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unapologetically

American  
[uhn-uh-pol-uh-jet-ik-lee] / ˌʌn əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a way that does not accept fault or shows no regret or shame.

    The review is going to be unsparingly and unapologetically harsh.

    Since the day it was founded, the tabloid has unapologetically paid for interviews and photographs.


Etymology

Origin of unapologetically

unapologetic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )


Example Sentences

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“The ad is educational and unapologetically patriotic. We should be proud of our country.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

In a statement to the New York Times on Thursday, the White House called the ad an “educational and unapologetically patriotic” public service announcement.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026

It may be summertime, but Karol G is unapologetically leaning into her sadness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

Kerr, always unapologetically bold in declaring his ambitions, announced he would target the world record in London four months before this historic run - and has worked relentlessly towards backing that up since.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Why are they published as unapologetically as sports statistics and stock market reports?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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