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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Liu, now 20, has been completely unapologetic about her decision to step away. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026 Since entering the race in December, Crockett has dominated much of the political conversation, saying her unapologetic style can energize more voters to turn out for Democrats in November. Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 Merz is a conservative Atlanticist and unapologetic economic liberal. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026 The man was a winner, an unapologetic, complicated winner who somehow balanced bravado and class while returning the program to dizzying heights. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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