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 Beshear has been unapologetic about state spending on drug treatment. — Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026 The effect was, over all, pretty goofy—and seemed to underscore Chalamet’s unapologetic eagerness to put himself in the awards conversation. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Known for her unapologetic humor, viral moments, and fearless presence, Sukihana has built a career by refusing to shrink herself. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy, which concludes with his new novel, Cool Machine, is both unapologetic crime fiction and a grand statement on the laws of the universe, David Hajdu writes. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 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
  • In the long run, leaders are confident the 19 new boats will prove suitable replacements for the Ohios.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These signals, coupled with the Jassy masterclass, made the market feel more confident that capex from the spenders hasn't peaked yet, which is good for the vendors.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • In many cars, an aggressive recuperation pitches the passengers and driver forward.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Jason Semore’s defenses, with his aggressive 4-2-5 scheme, typically rack up interceptions.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • But now, as the sun poured through the third-floor atrium of the Bloom Center, Riley couldn’t help but point out the symbolism of such an ambitious undertaking actually coming to life.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • It was built in the 1920s, when Washington was transformed by ambitious construction projects, even as the nation grappled with political division, racial conflict and clashes between religion and secularism.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • One bold element makes an impact, but wouldn’t both be overwhelming?
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Five of the paintings have been newly cleaned, their brilliant palettes revealing a bold, experimental hand that deployed academic modeling and Impressionistic dissolution side by side.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • Feldman is emphatic that culinary skill is the least important qualification in the building.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of emphatic
Adjective
  • Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As a rookie last season, Watkins established himself as one of the Wizards’ most energetic and physical perimeter defenders.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of energetic

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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