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 adverb

Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.
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Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe lived a storied life full of ups and downs, but one thing that remained a constant in the actress's life was her unapologetic love for fashion. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026 Some call it unchanged and unapologetic. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026 The result is a dish built for dipping, dragging and unapologetic indulgence. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Dustin — a fan-favorite from the very first episode because of his infectious optimism and unapologetic nerdiness — is no exception. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 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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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapologetic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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