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
View from the East Wing is not just unapologetic about the Bidens’ decision to seek another term and its perks.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The group was a staple of the West Coast hip-hop scene through the late ‘80s and ‘90s, known for their aggressive, bass-heavy sound and unapologetic affinity for smoking weed.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 June 2026
Savannah Guthrie is an unapologetic shipper of Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The group was a staple of the West Coast hip-hop scene through the late ‘80s and ‘90s, known for their aggressive, bass-heavy sound and unapologetic affinity for smoking weed.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 June 2026
Savannah Guthrie is an unapologetic shipper of Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
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With confident goalkeeper Raúl Rangel in net, Mexico looks to shake off opening-match nerves and beat South Korea in Guadalajara.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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So playing characters who were so ferocious and bold and confident and determined and all that helped me profoundly in my personal life.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That more aggressive posture has been exemplified in Lewis George's smaller jousts with the mayor over housing and public safety policies, too.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The competing dynamics in Michigan and Maine reflect a broader battle over the direction of the Democratic Party, with establishment leaders viewing more centrist candidates as electable while progressive activists push for more ideologically ambitious candidates.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods by extending six of the city’s Tax Allocation Districts has inserted itself into the race for Fulton County Commission chair.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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May 21 – June 20 What message wants a brighter, bolder voice?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout round on Friday with a game to spare after an emphatic 2-0 win over Australia in front of a sellout crowd that rocked Lumen Stadium in Seattle.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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At the forefront of it all was Branch, who finished his UGA career the most emphatic way possible — hitting a home run.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Actually, these are anything but those same White Sox that wallowed in all that misery the last three years — but rather a team of young, energetic grinders, the product of a near-total roster overhaul by general manager Chris Getz.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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However, the problem is that almost all nuclear energy transitions are far too energetic to be controlled with lasers.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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