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 In many places, French’s unapologetic, unvarnished bigotry would be disqualifying. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 The Standard, London occupies what was once the Camden Town Hall Annexe, built in 1974—a raw concrete civic structure that embodied Brutalist architecture at its most unapologetic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Megan’s Texas twang is singular, powerful, unapologetic; dizzyingly fast and deathly funny. — Jason Sheeler, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Instead, its central duo define themselves by their utter and unapologetic uselessness. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 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
  • But that concern has been addressed here thanks to the aforementioned brake upgrades, which deliver confident stopping power at speed as well as excellent pedal feel.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Jim is confident Kimberly-Clark can unlock value from the Tylenol maker, which was spun off from healthcare giant and Club name Johnson & Johnson in 2023 and struggled to find its footing as a standalone entity.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • While Chelsea tend to retreat after taking the lead, their opponents also become more aggressive in response, committing extra bodies forward and helping to create more open, end-to-end encounters.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The acquisition comes after the distributor’s founder and then-CEO, Andrew Karpen, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 59 in May 2025.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • One of France’s most eminent men of letters, Jean d’Ormesson is on excellent form in this ambitious historical novel.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • Inspired by archival photographs of alpine pioneer and early Moncler collaborator Lionel Terray, each is captured in bold portraits wearing reimagined versions of signature Moncler outerwear and accessories.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Industry reactions to some of these bold decisions, however, feel louder this year.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • Salma Paralluelo found space down the left flank, whipped in a cross and picked out Navarro for an emphatic finish.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Nafis Ud Doula, director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and a member of the RSC board, is emphatic about the industry’s position.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphatic
Adjective
  • Cheers, jeers, and energetic call-and-response exchanges echoed through the hall as the audience, dressed in bright green, pink, and red, some wearing candidate T-shirts, listened.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Swelling the two-person ranks of Price, Siffre and Associates is Michael’s energetic former assistant, Christy Palladino (Ella Stiller), fired for talking to him on the phone.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of energetic

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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