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
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.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is unapologetic about its efforts to root out leakers that undermine national security.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The record-breaking sprinter is the reigning 100m world champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most electrifying and talked-about athletes of her generation, known as much for her fierce determination as for her bold, unapologetic presence.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And the speech itself is an impressive piece of rhetoric that, like a lot of this season, unfortunately feels too relevant to life in this galaxy at this time, particularly when Mon begins discussion of the unapologetic lies the Empire uses to get away with things like destroying Ghorman.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is unapologetic about its efforts to root out leakers that undermine national security.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The record-breaking sprinter is the reigning 100m world champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most electrifying and talked-about athletes of her generation, known as much for her fierce determination as for her bold, unapologetic presence.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And the speech itself is an impressive piece of rhetoric that, like a lot of this season, unfortunately feels too relevant to life in this galaxy at this time, particularly when Mon begins discussion of the unapologetic lies the Empire uses to get away with things like destroying Ghorman.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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The big story Just a week after a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade tensions, neither side can yet be confident that the other is holding up their end of the bargain.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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The club, for their part, are confident they will be granted entry.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Even so, the aggressive play in this post-season has stood out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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This intensive research helps weed out goals that are genuinely unrealistic or, while ambitious, are already being solved by the market.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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At a 1956 meeting with a research director at the U.S. Weather Bureau (a precursor to the National Weather Service), Keeling made an ambitious pitch: continuously monitoring CO2 using a gas analyzer, a high-tech but as-yet-unproven tool for the job.—
Ashley Braun,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The future belongs to those bold enough to lead it.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Since his emphatic win at Oak Hill two years ago, Brooks Koepka has failed to post a top-10 at a major championship.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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However, Lincoln-Sudbury had an answer, and an emphatic one at that as goaltender Rex Garozzo jogged up the field with possession.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The collection combines breathable, comfortable fabrics with a bold, energetic color palette—perfect for those constantly on the go.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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This is a flawed sin; trying to make something happen in a contentious area with a bunch of people who had their own history.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Last week, America welcomed the first group of South African Afrikaans refugees to the country, a move which has proved contentious.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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