unapologetic

adjective un·apol·o·get·ic \ ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of unapologetic

: not apologetic : offered, put forward, or being such without apology or qualification

an unapologetic liberal

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Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.

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Cardi, in all of her flaws and unapologetic swag, is a liberation.

— jeneé osterheldt, kansascity, "On her new album, rapper Cardi B is absolutely herself, and that's why we love her," 6 Apr. 2018
Most importantly, Michael is unapologetic in living his truth.

— patrick crowley, Billboard, "'Rise' Star Ellie Desautels Curates Playlist to Celebrate Groundbreaking Transgender Role," 20 Mar. 2018
Here's what the '80s were: Opulent, over-the-top and unapologetic.

— hannah morrill, Allure, "9 Beauty Looks Inspired by the ‘80s That You’ll Want to Wear Now," 16 Feb. 2018
Mulvaney voted against legislation to reopen the government and was unapologetic over his role as a ringleader in 2013, saying the GOP’s political beating — and eventual retreat — was the product of bad messaging.

— andrew taylor, The Seattle Times, "Mick Mulvaney finds himself in middle of another shutdown," 21 Jan. 2018
Named for and modeled after Match Game — RuPaul is an unapologetic game show nerd — the challenge makes contestants hone a celebrity look and impression and crack irreverent jokes while staying on their toes.

— caroline framke, Vox, "11 moments that took RuPaul’s Drag Race from scrappy underdog to pop culture behemoth," 22 Mar. 2018
The voice of people who are unapologetic about their belief in the free market and survival of the fittest has always interested me.

— adam green, Vogue, "In Kings, Sarah Burgess Tackles the Corrosive Power of Money on the Government," 21 Mar. 2018
While the men were friends on the street, that bond did not extend to the courtroom, where each was unapologetic during the trial about trying to pin the blame for Tephford’s murder on the other two.

— rafael olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, "3 convicted of murder, face possible death penalty in 2006 killing of Broward Deputy," 13 Mar. 2018
Supposedly Guardiola has been tough on the Argentine this season which has at times caused a bit of friction, but the Spaniard is unapologetic for getting the best out of the striker and Aguero respects his methods.

— SI.com, "Pep Guardiola Reveals How He's Getting the Very Best Out of Club Record Goalscorer Sergio Aguero," 1 Mar. 2018

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