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
Robinson, together with his brother, Rich, have been the two continuous Black Crowes members throughout their turbulent history — unapologetic stewards who carried the tradition of American rock music during a transitional period for the genre.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
The feature project centers on robbery detective Martin Banks (Wayans), a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore (Palmer).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Bernhardt, renowned for her unapologetic appetites and media savvy, embraced male roles with relish.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Our mom always showed blatant unapologetic favoritism toward her oldest and youngest children, for no apparent reason.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
The feature project centers on robbery detective Martin Banks (Wayans), a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore (Palmer).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Bernhardt, renowned for her unapologetic appetites and media savvy, embraced male roles with relish.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Our mom always showed blatant unapologetic favoritism toward her oldest and youngest children, for no apparent reason.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 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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Born in Naples in 1943, the son of a seamstress and a railway employee who was also an accomplished and ambitious painter, Starnone began his working life as a schoolteacher.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The grant also supported an ambitious effort to bring the wild descendants of McCloud salmon back to California from New Zealand.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
4 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
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Hernandez was emphatic that nobody in her family bullied Rabell, who prior to landing at Hernandez’s home had been a client of DCF’s Adult Protective Services program.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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LeVota’s candidacy for county executive directly contradicts one of his most frequent and emphatic campaign promises leading up to his interim tenure.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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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 7 Apr. 2026.
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