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
Expecting the note to contain the responsible party's details, Kos was instead met with a crude and unapologetic message.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Report Michael Vick Adding Former NFL Star to Norfolk Coaching Staff: Report
Despite some negative narratives, Sanders was unapologetic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Faithfull’s unflinching songs, adaptations and roller-coaster life illustrated her unapologetic approach.
—Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Her son Jack Schlossberg was unapologetic about criticizing his uncle when RFK Jr. ran for president.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Report Michael Vick Adding Former NFL Star to Norfolk Coaching Staff: Report
Despite some negative narratives, Sanders was unapologetic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Faithfull’s unflinching songs, adaptations and roller-coaster life illustrated her unapologetic approach.
—Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Her son Jack Schlossberg was unapologetic about criticizing his uncle when RFK Jr. ran for president.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unapologetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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As the two grow closer professionally, Parsons is confident in what is ahead.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Investors feel less confident that the Federal Reserve will resume its interest rate-cutting campaign soon.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, her life was turned upside down last week after President Donald Trump’s administration began instituting mass layoffs as part of an aggressive effort to trim the federal workforce.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Beef, coffee and orange juice are among groceries with higher prices, but eggs are uniquely affected by the aggressive strain of avian flu, which has strained supply.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Harper Collins title follows Radhika, an ambitious New Yorker who turns to her grandmother’s 1960s love story – documented in an old diary – after getting dumped.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Gustin, even as No. 1 on the call sheet, did not ask that the Arrowverse press pause on the ambitious idea.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other rooms feature bold patterns and a mixture of textures.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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The case for a new general manager is that person would be able to better identify the types of players necessary to round at this roster and have the foresight to take bold and proactive action to make moves happen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Late in a herky-jerky first half, the backup guard’s emphatic drive and dunk helped cut into Penn State’s lead.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2025
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Later, as Billy has an emphatic conversation with Robinson and Sinatra OUT IN THE OPEN, Xavier sees them but can’t hear what’s going on.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Whatever the reason, pop the top and embrace this energetic, aromatic, and balanced to the very last drop.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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While the mood throughout the night was mostly energetic and festive, a few speakers took aim at Trump's policies.—
Axios,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Leonard Peltier, one of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement, has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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