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 hardscrabble upbringing in Kentucky, immortalized in her autobiography and its film version (starring Sissy Spacek as Lynn in an Oscar-winning role), seemed to drive her unapologetic approach to music.
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Veteran Democratic strategist Robert Creamer told Newsweek that the absence of clear leadership within the party has created space for a new generation of Democrats—one where Pritzker's unapologetic and almost Trumpian bravado might just strike a chord with the party's frustrated voters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
One essential factor in Chicago’s architecture has been its unapologetic embrace of the ordinary.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Holmes is a consistent source of unapologetic audacity, there’s a strong supporting cast of young performers, and veteran actors come through in key dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Veteran Democratic strategist Robert Creamer told Newsweek that the absence of clear leadership within the party has created space for a new generation of Democrats—one where Pritzker's unapologetic and almost Trumpian bravado might just strike a chord with the party's frustrated voters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
One essential factor in Chicago’s architecture has been its unapologetic embrace of the ordinary.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Holmes is a consistent source of unapologetic audacity, there’s a strong supporting cast of young performers, and veteran actors come through in key dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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Battled-hardened and confident from winning the Premier League, and on the verge of a ludicrously successful transfer window.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Glide over your skin in long, confident strokes—this formula blends like a dream.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The stricken destroyer was the country’s newest warship and was meant to be a triumph of North Korea’s ambitious naval modernization effort.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Running a small business is a bold and courageous endeavor.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Florida native has notched seven consecutive wins, with his last three title defenses all ending in emphatic second-round finishes.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Later in the quarter, Haliburton leaked ahead for an emphatic transition dunk.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The contentious professional relationship between billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has seemingly come to an end.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Everything's an 'emergency': How Trump's executive order record pace is testing the courts Lawmakers often shy away from piling too much into one bill because each contentious provision spurs its own opposition.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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