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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 Instead, its central duo define themselves by their utter and unapologetic uselessness. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 My hesitation stemmed from learning that the Brooklyn Can’t Wait coalition’s majority was propped up by the election of Carmella Charrington, an unapologetic antisemite. — Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 That willingness to be unfiltered and unapologetic in her perspectives is the heartbeat of Pearce’s fifth studio album Honest Woman, out today on BBR Music Group/BMG. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Her full-on embrace of a femininity that was simultaneously flamboyant and unapologetic was always a conscious move. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 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
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  • But among their best qualities, Dick Riordan was arrogantly confident, Jim Hahn had a steady hand on the tiller, Antonio Villaraigosa was tireless and passionate, Eric Garcetti was a long-range thinker on earthquakes, water and energy.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • More software stacked on top of split data gives you more confident wrong answers, not fewer.
    — Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • The customized coupe features a T-top roof, aggressive aero body kit, and a graphics package that could have appeared in the original The Fast and the Furious.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At 5-10, 198 pounds, Parrish mostly played nickel corner in Todd Bowles’ aggressive scheme and shined as a rookie.
    — PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggressive
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  • Core to that narrative is Wever’s character, the highly ambitious (and fictional) producer Andie Bender, Hansen’s right-hand woman.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The mission set the stage for more ambitious flights to follow, including docking missions and flights to small Tiangong space labs that ultimately led to the construction of China's Tiangong space station in orbit today.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of ambitious
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  • Every September, Climate Week brings together leaders, businesses and advocates promising bold action on climate change.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Mac’s More Better Productions is a film, television, and multimedia company that builds on his distinctive approach to world-building through bold, human storytelling.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • And despite that bumpy pre-launch, reception among those with tighter curl patterns has shifted significantly, including some emphatic endorsements.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, Crow-Armstrong accomplished the feat in emphatic fashion, going deep twice in a Cubs win.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of emphatic
Adjective
  • The smart money was on the colorful, energetic Sinclair with a ready answer and the catchy acronym.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But the last two decades have been filled with challenges for McClatchy, whose chain of newspapers across the Central Valley and beyond was once known for its energetic journalism and independent streak.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of energetic

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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