unapologetic

adjective

Definition of unapologeticnext
as in confident
not feeling or showing regret or shame; not apologetic She was unapologetic about her remarks. He's an unapologetic golf fanatic.

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Recent Examples of unapologetic That willingness to be unfiltered and unapologetic in her perspectives is the heartbeat of Pearce’s fifth studio album Honest Woman, out today on BBR Music Group/BMG. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Her full-on embrace of a femininity that was simultaneously flamboyant and unapologetic was always a conscious move. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly was colorful and vivacious and unapologetic, and had more than a bit of drag queen in her. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 That Oscar-winning film was notable for its collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli artists and its unapologetic support for the Palestinian cause. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
  1. confident
  2. aggressive
  3. ambitious
  4. bold
  5. emphatic
  6. energetic
Adjective
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 A confident explanation could still be missing a few facts.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • World Athletics are confident about the event, as risky as trying something new can be in sport, for a couple of reasons.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Brown has two catches that converted third downs into firsts, providing a release valve against some aggressive Seahawks blitzes.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • Officials called the dedication the first step in an ambitious process to improve the Tennessee airport near Parton’s final resting place.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The staff’s efforts hit an impasse just as the office romance between Ned (Domhnall Gleeson), the paper’s by-the-book editor in chief, and Mare (Chelsea Frei), one of the few competent and ambitious reporters on staff, becomes a stress point.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • The American walks into a meeting room in Las Vegas’ New York-New York hotel, dressed in bold pink tracksuit bottoms, with the WBC welterweight title belt draped over his shoulder, talking as fast as his fists fly.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In any case, Buckmaster is emphatic that the key ideas be credited to Martínez-Zoroa and Córdoba.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of emphatic
Adjective
  • McQueen proves himself a masterful stylist of the modern blockbuster with this energetic action-thriller.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Colombian folk-pop band is known in the Latin music world for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of energetic

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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