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
Her comparison of Baltimore to Brooklyn may be a nod to Brooklyn's gritty image and its reputation for raw, unapologetic authenticity.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Fetterman remains unapologetic, prioritizing principles over political alignment within his party.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This year’s honorees are extraordinary—bold, brilliant, and wonderfully unapologetic.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Piker remains largely unapologetic for his past remarks, although he's said some were poorly worded.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Fetterman remains unapologetic, prioritizing principles over political alignment within his party.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This year’s honorees are extraordinary—bold, brilliant, and wonderfully unapologetic.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Piker remains largely unapologetic for his past remarks, although he's said some were poorly worded.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Owners should also be confident in their long-term plans for the property.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paolo Banchero set the tone early with an aggressive, assertive first half that dictated the flow of the game.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many were acquired between 2019 and 2022 at elevated valuations and financed with aggressive leverage, assumptions that are now being tested in a higher-rate environment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chess can seem abstruse and forbidding to the uninitiated, but Himelfarb’s account of it is as readable and comprehensible as any more familiar sports story—or, for that matter, any narrative in which a bunch of ambitious people pursue a single goal.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Completely round and full, the full moon will be in the ambitious, mysterious sign of Scorpio.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors bold thinking backed by follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Teammate title fight After Russell claimed victory at the opening race of the season in Melbourne, Antonelli responded in emphatic fashion.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj and Yoonchae Jeong of KATSEYE give an energetic performance during their weekend 2 set at Coachella in Indio, California, on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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