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
It is not lost on me that people get to turn on network television and see an unapologetic young Black woman with another woman who’s also unapologetic in her skin.
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Essence, 4 May 2026
But so far, unapologetic 1976-style schlock appears thin on the ground.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
That can mean embracing more color and shimmer, and being unapologetic, even defiant, through makeup.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Essence, 4 May 2026
But so far, unapologetic 1976-style schlock appears thin on the ground.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
That can mean embracing more color and shimmer, and being unapologetic, even defiant, through makeup.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unapologetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Silver benefits from both ‘risk-on’ and ‘risk-off’ environments ‘Risk-on’ describes markets where investors feel confident and chase growth.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Gone was the meek servant child, replaced by a confident woman who remained composed during aggressive cross-examination.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The new reality finds those legacy players, with the single exception of Disney, playing defense as tech’s flywheel spins faster, and their pursuit of TV ad dollars becomes even more aggressive.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Relegation to the Championship, however, often means a club’s most ambitious targets become unaffordable or more likely to sign elsewhere.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The words are polished, hopeful and ambitious.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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New Orleans & Company describes the restaurant as a refined, elegant expression of Louisiana cooking rooted in Emeril Lagasse’s signature bold flavors.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Be polite but emphatic Thank them for asking.—
John Richardson
Attia Qureshi,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Her new memoir answers these questions with an emphatic yes, and focuses on key turning points including the Mariel Boatlift, the economic crisis after the fall of the Soviet Union, and the brief detente under President Obama.—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Little Caesars Arena was as energetic as its been all season, and Detroit didn’t deliver, sending Pistons fans for an early exit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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For a night out, head to local landmark Pam Pam, a fish-out-of-water Brazilian bar with tiki drinks, dance shows, live music, and an energetic atmosphere.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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