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 campy, Burton-esque spin on Mary Shelley’s classic tale is unapologetic, and so is my love for it.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
All in all, this fat-tire bruiser delivers pure, unapologetic freedom… with no excuses, and no limits.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Her face card introduced us to a new standard of high fashion and unapologetic Black beauty.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Ever since arriving in Bloomington, Cignetti has become a popular figure not just in Indiana, but across media landscapes with his outgoing personality and unapologetic attitude.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
All in all, this fat-tire bruiser delivers pure, unapologetic freedom… with no excuses, and no limits.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Her face card introduced us to a new standard of high fashion and unapologetic Black beauty.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Ever since arriving in Bloomington, Cignetti has become a popular figure not just in Indiana, but across media landscapes with his outgoing personality and unapologetic attitude.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
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If Purdy is still unable to take the field in Week 10, the 49ers are confident that Jones can continue his solid play at the quarterback position.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both Mason and Green are confident the race will be called quickly for Sheffield, who has been a frontrunner in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s the kind of chance that last season, a more aggressive-looking Stolarz would have used his frame — and frankly, his big-game presence — to turn away with ease.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Federal officials decided to fund an ambitious megaproject to sequence all human genes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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China’s ambitious plan to build the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC), a multibillion-dollar project aimed at creating the world’s largest particle collider, is likely to be officially stalled after it was not included in the country’s next five-year plan.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Calf & Pony Hair The sleek, tactile surface of pony hair adds a bold edge to any accessory, creating a striking contrast in bags, hats, and footwear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simone’s performance is mesmerizing—bold, vulnerable, and transformative.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even the climax of the film, when Bella confronts Edward about his vampire identity in the misty Washington forest, loses its dramatic edge thanks to Edward's emphatic rebuke of his predatory nature.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lamar Jackson made an emphatic return to NFL action on Thursday Night Football, throwing four touchdown passes to lead his Baltimore Ravens to a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Raja’s energetic narration is relentlessly funny, even (or especially) when it’s turned to dark or disturbing events from his past.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Isaacman has also garnered broad support within the commercial space industry, where he’s perceived as an energetic outsider ready to usher NASA into a new era.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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