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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This year’s honorees are extraordinary—bold, brilliant, and wonderfully unapologetic. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026 Piker remains largely unapologetic for his past remarks, although he's said some were poorly worded. ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 In her very few interviews or explanations for the new album, Mitski has talked about how cats are often popularly identified as girls, and associated with unapologetic independence — two traits that can become demonized when they’re paired up. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 The last thing Louise saw before losing consciousness was this woman’s face, wrinkled in an unapologetic way, old, shamelessly old, defiantly so. Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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