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
Her hardscrabble upbringing in Kentucky, immortalized in her autobiography and its film version (starring Sissy Spacek as Lynn in an Oscar-winning role), seemed to drive her unapologetic approach to music.
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Veteran Democratic strategist Robert Creamer told Newsweek that the absence of clear leadership within the party has created space for a new generation of Democrats—one where Pritzker's unapologetic and almost Trumpian bravado might just strike a chord with the party's frustrated voters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
One essential factor in Chicago’s architecture has been its unapologetic embrace of the ordinary.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Holmes is a consistent source of unapologetic audacity, there’s a strong supporting cast of young performers, and veteran actors come through in key dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Veteran Democratic strategist Robert Creamer told Newsweek that the absence of clear leadership within the party has created space for a new generation of Democrats—one where Pritzker's unapologetic and almost Trumpian bravado might just strike a chord with the party's frustrated voters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
One essential factor in Chicago’s architecture has been its unapologetic embrace of the ordinary.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Holmes is a consistent source of unapologetic audacity, there’s a strong supporting cast of young performers, and veteran actors come through in key dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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But negative feelings are running high across all sectors; the most confident sector in April was construction, and that was down nearly 4 points from January.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Battled-hardened and confident from winning the Premier League, and on the verge of a ludicrously successful transfer window.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The stricken destroyer was the country’s newest warship and was meant to be a triumph of North Korea’s ambitious naval modernization effort.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The pitch promises a bold new voice in European adult animation.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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When asked if the current staffing shortages would affect the accuracy of storm forecast models, Graham was emphatic.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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The lasting image from that series was Roy Hibbert’s emphatic block on Carmelo Anthony with 5:03 left in Game 6.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In that same post, Swift highlighted her contentious history with Braun, largely via his work with her longtime foe, Kanye West.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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This public WiFi hijacking threat is almost as contentious as juice-jacking amongst cyber experts.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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