unapologetic

adjective

un·​apol·​o·​get·​ic ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik How to pronounce unapologetic (audio)
Synonyms of unapologeticnext
: not apologetic:
a
: not feeling or showing regret
was unapologetic about her remarks
b
: offered, put forward, or being such without apology or qualification
an unapologetic liberal/conservative
unapologetically adverb

Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.
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The man was a winner, an unapologetic, complicated winner who somehow balanced bravado and class while returning the program to dizzying heights. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 Inside, immersive installations and boundary-pushing commissions unfold with unapologetic drama—not least Anselm Kiefer’s permanent site-specific installation, Seven Heavenly Palaces, which feels less like sculptures and more like a rite of passage. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 Then there are body brands, like Dior, which made the hourglass into its raison d’etre, or Dolce & Gabbana, with its unapologetic celebration of Italian flair. Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 Carlos Bethencourt is unapologetic. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unapologetic was in 1834

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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapologetic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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