unapologetic

adjective

un·​apol·​o·​get·​ic ˌən-ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik How to pronounce unapologetic (audio)
: not apologetic : offered, put forward, or being such without apology or qualification
an unapologetic liberal
unapologetically adverb

Examples of unapologetic in a Sentence

She was unapologetic about her remarks.
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With scores of empty seats on one side of the aisle, Trump was unapologetic, vowing to steam ahead with his plans to fundamentally remake Washington. Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025 The song became a cancer battle anthem — and once again confirmed Melissa Etheridge as one of music's bravest, most unapologetic performers. Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025 Here are three examples of standout hotels being unapologetic about their history yet remaining committed to their tomorrows being filled with stars. Demarco Williams, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Trump was unapologetic when speaking with reporters Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, just as Odesa came under attack. David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Mar. 2025.

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