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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“We’re here to make the Chrysler brand feel unexpected again, sharper, unapologetic and, yeah, a lot more attitude than people expect from a minivan brand,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It’s at restaurants — when vegetables arrive glossy, salted, unapologetic.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Such an unapologetic public display of military muscle would have been unimaginable here just a few years ago, but the world outside Germany is changing fast, and taking this country with it.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 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 gave Mom an unapologetic smirk to let her know that it was.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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