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
Paquita was known for being unapologetic in her mariachi and ranchera songs, but that night showed her gentle side.
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Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
In a landscape where female athletes are finally receiving long-overdue recognition, her voice—thoughtful, authentic, and unapologetic—represents not just where women’s basketball is now, but where it’s headed next.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
In Aries, the love planet is fiercely independent and unapologetic in its pursuits.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Her unapologetic and forceful music endeared her to women (and some men, too) across the U.S., Mexico and other Latin American nations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
In a landscape where female athletes are finally receiving long-overdue recognition, her voice—thoughtful, authentic, and unapologetic—represents not just where women’s basketball is now, but where it’s headed next.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
In Aries, the love planet is fiercely independent and unapologetic in its pursuits.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Her unapologetic and forceful music endeared her to women (and some men, too) across the U.S., Mexico and other Latin American nations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
Adjective
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Leithauser left Dessner’s studio confident that This Side of the Island was ready to be released.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Coming off the back of a 7-1 win against PSV in the Champions League, Arsenal would have felt confident beating its traditional rival United, which has continued to struggle this season.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With Oklahoma City, currently the best and most aggressive defense in the league by a wide margin, there isn’t just one candidate.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Read more: Rams and Matthew Stafford Agree on Restructured Deal to Keep Him in LA The Raiders were reportedly the most aggressive team and had a lucrative offer on the table to land Stafford.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At an ambitious 95 minutes, Ghost Boy tends to lag in places, but both director and narrator are aware of their story’s potential to get stuck in a groove, and both are there to pick up the slack whenever it’s needed.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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With an extra hour of light, residents in Southern California can go horseback riding in Catalina, hiking ambitious trails or biking along L.A.’s coast.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What began as a frustration with fashion’s one-size-fits-all approach evolved into a bold venture that challenged the norms of an industry saturated with sameness.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Check below for the full list of winners (in bold).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this court apparently thinks otherwise.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the first track, she was backed by an energetic male dance troupe; the second performance was more subdued.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump taunted Democrats and fueled new litigation against his contentious policies during his speech to Congress Tuesday while basking in the cheers and applause of fellow Republicans.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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European stocks are heading for a higher open on Wednesday amid optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% duties on Canada and Mexico could be relaxed, with investors also paying attention to the potential reform of Germany’s contentious debt brake system.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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