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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This penalty stems from the belief that defendants who go to trial are seen as unapologetic about their behavior, leading to prosecutors to seek longer sentences. Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Cooper is a super personable, unapologetic girl’s girl who carries a determination and truly commendable single-mindedness. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025 The Queen of Wands calls for unapologetic embodiment of your power. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025 For his part, Nurse was largely unapologetic about his hack that kept Hintz out of Game 3. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 May 2025 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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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapologetic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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