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
The last thing Louise saw before losing consciousness was this woman’s face, wrinkled in an unapologetic way, old, shamelessly old, defiantly so.
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In the immediate wake of that game, Adebayo was unapologetic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Like celebrity gossip, Slayyyter’s unapologetic trashiness could be fabulous in small doses but taxing taken all at once.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Think saturated makeup, carefree styling, and an unapologetic embrace of all things vintage.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In the immediate wake of that game, Adebayo was unapologetic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Like celebrity gossip, Slayyyter’s unapologetic trashiness could be fabulous in small doses but taxing taken all at once.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Think saturated makeup, carefree styling, and an unapologetic embrace of all things vintage.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin is confident the Huntington Beach crew can win.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The three names Citi is most confident in are HSBC , NatWest , and SocGen .—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Orbán's nationalist party has become a model for MAGA populists, particularly for its aggressive stance on immigration.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Florian Wirtz was over aggressive in his initial press and then lacked urgency to help balance out City’s right-side overload, while neither Curtis Jones or Ryan Gravenberch drifted across.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The agency has even more ambitious plans in the years ahead — including putting boots down on the moon just a couple of years from now.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The actress puts her Broadway chops to good use as the ambitious perfectionist (and Barbra Streisand obsessive) Rachel Berry on Glee, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the role.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect bold, comforting flavors with a punk twist that always deliver unexpected food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Share a bold idea with a mentor, then take a clear first step, even if certain aspects of your plan must wait for timing or budget reasons.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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May and the Wolverines delivered the winningest season in program history (37-3), punctuated by one of the most emphatic NCAA Tournament runs in recent decades.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Christian Petersen / Getty Images The emphatic victory capped off a dominant run through March Madness for the Bruins, led by 6-foot-7 senior center Lauren Betts, who led the team in scoring in four of their six games.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Outside of work, Porter loves to spend time with his wife and very energetic 2 year old son.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Smith was bubbly and energetic, loved by her family and friends at Highland Park Academy, Maddox said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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