unreconstructed

adjective

Definition of unreconstructednext
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Recent Examples of unreconstructed And not just those unreconstructed Confederates who write books quoting each other in their echo chambers suggesting the War wasn't about slavery but about economics and states' rights. — arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Thousands of anticommunist agitators, professional patriots, and unreconstructed confederates gathered to protest and disrupt. — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024 Walton remained an unreconstructed hippie the rest of his life. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024 Katznelson does not spare the reader the vivid, revolting details of the unreconstructed bigotry of many southern Democrats toward African Americans. — Taeku Lee, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013 See All Example Sentences for unreconstructed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreconstructed
  1. chronic
  2. incorrigible
  3. habitual
  4. inveterate
  5. confirmed
  6. unregenerate
  7. congenital
  8. regular
Adjective
  • For Bailey, living with a chronic lung disease means every change in air quality matters.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Formerly incarcerated people with disabilities, chronic mental health or substance abuse issues and those who are older tend to be at higher risk for post-incarceration homelessness, Western said.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of chronic
Adjective
  • The rigidity and delusions of tyrannies are incorrigible; their purity spirals end in executions, not just cancellations; their adventures end in devastation and slaughter.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Nilsson, an incorrigible Midwesterner, had a history of downplaying her depth.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of incorrigible
Adjective
  • Separately, a large body of research led by psychologist James Gross links habitual emotional suppression to higher long-term rates of depression and anxiety.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Another kind of diplomacy Not a habitual critic of China, Hu describes himself as deeply patriotic and believes Chinese leadership remains committed to reform and opening.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of habitual
Adjective
  • The inveterate white supremacist Woodrow Wilson mouthed anti-colonial rhetoric before reverting to form at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • The far-outside post doesn’t compromise this inveterate deep closer, but a lack of pace up front definitely will.
    — Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of inveterate
Adjective
  • Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • That brings the confirmed One UI 9 testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56, A57, A37, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of confirmed
Adjective
  • This shift won’t only make unregenerate oil producers richer.
    — Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 18 Oct. 2021
  • One stalks about the room like a criminal imprisoned, unregenerate, incorrigible.
    — Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
Definition of unregenerate
Adjective
  • The official cause was septic shock caused by congenital stenosis of the intestine.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
  • Wasserman said a veterinarian believed the newborn may have died from a congenital disability after it was found beneath a cupboard.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of congenital
Adjective
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of regular

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