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 Known for her unapologetic humor, viral moments, and fearless presence, Sukihana has built a career by refusing to shrink herself. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy, which concludes with his new novel, Cool Machine, is both unapologetic crime fiction and a grand statement on the laws of the universe, David Hajdu writes. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Their concern is that Republicans will seize on those winds to blur the lines between progressives and moderates, turning every Democrat in a competitive state into a stand-in for the party's most unapologetic activists. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Clark was widely celebrated as the unapologetic, fiery new face of the sport. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 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
  • Welcome to Style Forecast, a monthly horoscope that uses astrology to help each zodiac sign feel like their most confident and aligned self.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What’s the most recent segment that had you a little less confident?
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • The fire department said firefighters quickly went into defensive mode because the flames were so aggressive.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Starting the playoffs in the wild-card round reduces the World Series odds that Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has repeatedly cited as a factor in how aggressive a front office should be at the trade deadline.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • Gianni Infantino has built his presidency on an ability to push through ambitious —and often controversial — changes despite widespread resistance.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Sacramento Bee covered a range of news on July 31, from a downtown bar’s ambitious makeover to the governor’s tax disclosure.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • Indeed, the announcement of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros triggered concern last year that the market for bold young talent would shrink – indeed that opportunities for indie companies like Continental would also disappear.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Summer dressing is the perfect excuse to embrace bold color, play with texture, or experiment with a new silhouette.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • The Ivorian’s ascent has been frighteningly quick, crashing his way through European football in a whirlwind of zig-zagging runs and emphatic finishes.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of emphatic
Adjective
  • Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As a rookie last season, Watkins established himself as one of the Wizards’ most energetic and physical perimeter defenders.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of energetic

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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