unapologetic

[uhn-uh-pol-uh-jet-ik] / ˌʌn əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

unwilling to apologize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impenitent remorseless unmerciful unrepentant

STRONG

obdurate unashamed

WEAK

callous defiant defying pitiless relentless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apologetic contrite penitent

STRONG

regretful sorry

Example Sentences

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Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Originally self-published last February, Shy Girl was described in its promotional material as a "buzzy BookTok sensation" and "a harrowing tale of survival and revenge" and well as being "bloody and unapologetic".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Or standing at a farmers’ market where only three tables have braved the wind — and one of them is selling storage onions, steadfast and unapologetic.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Jordan Campbell was unapologetic about his business, Winner Circle Athletics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“Gas crisis,” he said with an unapologetic shrug.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken