unapologetic

adjective

un·​apol·​o·​get·​ic ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik How to pronounce unapologetic (audio)
: not apologetic : offered, put forward, or being such without apology or qualification
an unapologetic liberal
unapologetically adverb

Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.
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Almost as if in revolt against the global financial environment, the cultural zeitgeist is demanding some unapologetic bravado. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 June 2025 Spielberg had it in War of the Worlds, with its sense of unapologetic nationalism. Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025 One of the more surreal aspects of the Administration’s unapologetic aggression toward members of Congress is that Trump is also demanding their support to expand the very power that’s being used against them. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 18 June 2025 Viral dives headfirst into the hypnotic rhythms of baile funk, once again molding Brazilian beats with her unapologetic Dominican edge. Luisa Calle, Billboard, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unapologetic was in 1834

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapologetic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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