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
This work honors the fearless and unapologetic spirit of the late June Jordan, educator, writer, activist, and poetess, whose words still challenge and inspire decades after they were first written and spoken.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
The internet is still feeling the loss of one of its most witty, unapologetic voices, Rolling Ray.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The film is a feast of practical effects and unapologetic bad taste, designed to be enjoyed with rowdy crowds in packed theaters in the wee hours of the morning.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite the criticism, Burr remained unapologetic on the episode.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
The internet is still feeling the loss of one of its most witty, unapologetic voices, Rolling Ray.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The film is a feast of practical effects and unapologetic bad taste, designed to be enjoyed with rowdy crowds in packed theaters in the wee hours of the morning.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite the criticism, Burr remained unapologetic on the episode.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
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As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Golden State was feeling so confident that their television network decided to take a playful jab at Lakers superstar LeBron James.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones have been very interested in the idea of getting aggressive ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Unlike their alligator cousins, which are known to occasionally attack people, American crocodiles are shyer and less aggressive.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The ambitious approach to the series featured the first-ever open-world campaign, and 343 Industries had plans to regularly add to it for years with story DLC, split-screen co-op (which it was supposed to launch with), and more.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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An ambitious journey Construction began in 2019 but faced several delays due to its intricate design and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add to this Senne Lammens, who has brought calm to a previously chaotic goalkeeping situation, and INEOS’ bold approach to the summer window is starting to pay off.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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From there, Anderson grounded the bold hosiery with understated brown leather pumps.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The bounce in financial stocks Friday wasn't all that emphatic; this group has much to prove with the sector barely above its high from late 2024.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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An emphatic 8-4 win has softened the blow a bit — especially with Zach Benson and his four assists back in the lineup — and the Sabres are missing key pieces on defense.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Disney Channel series, which released new episodes Monday through Friday at the height of its popularity, would see its energetic teen stars perform a blend of musical performances and sketch comedy routines.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The filibuster remains a contentious fixture, shaping negotiations and highlighting deep divisions in Congress.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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