unapologetic

adjective

un·​apol·​o·​get·​ic ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik How to pronounce unapologetic (audio)
Synonyms of unapologeticnext
: not apologetic:
a
: not feeling or showing regret
was unapologetic about her remarks
b
: offered, put forward, or being such without apology or qualification
an unapologetic liberal/conservative
unapologetically
ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unapologetic (audio)
adverb

Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.
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The race has already inflamed tensions within the Democratic Party over how to energize liberal voters eager for unapologetic, combative candidates while not alienating independents and moderates who have been key to winning in battlegrounds. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Free-spirited, self-assured and rebellious, Oona has an unapologetic streak that’s reflected in her hair. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Westbrook’s unapologetic attitude became a defining characteristic of his game. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The spectacle, scale and wonderfully unapologetic excess are precisely why millions keep returning. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unapologetic was in 1834

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