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Definition of unapologetic

unapologetic

/ˌʌn.əˌpɑː.ləˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
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Adverb:unapologetically
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unapologetic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or shame for one's beliefs, actions, or faults; refusing to make an apology.

Example

"The director remained completely unapologetic about the controversial ending of her latest film."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unapologetic' can carry either a positive connotation of bold self-assurance and authenticity, or a negative connotation of stubbornness and lack of remorse, depending on whether the speaker approves of the behavior being described.

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• Nearby Words

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unanticipatedly
unanxious
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unappealable
unappealing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the English privative prefix 'un-' with 'apologetic', which derives from the Ancient Greek 'apologētikos' (defensible), from 'apologia' (a speech in defense).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unapologetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unapologetic
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