Word
unapologetic
Phoneticsun·apolo·get·ic
US/ˌənəˌpɑɫəˈdʒɛtɪk/
UK/ʌnɐpˌɒlədʒˈɛtɪk/
Definition
adj. not feeling or showing any regret for something you have done. You use this to describe someone who is proud of their actions and does not want to say sorry.
adj. showing no regret or remorse for one's actions or beliefs. Often used to describe a person's attitude or a specific statement.
Examples
“She was unapologetic about her decision to quit the job.”
“The politician gave an unapologetic speech, refusing to change his stance on the controversial new tax law.”
“The author's unapologetic portrayal of the city's underbelly earned both critical acclaim and the ire of local officials who felt the depiction was unnecessarily harsh.”
Examples
simple
“She was unapologetic about her decision to quit the job.”
contextual
“The politician gave an unapologetic speech, refusing to change his stance on the controversial new tax law.”
complex
“The author's unapologetic portrayal of the city's underbelly earned both critical acclaim and the ire of local officials who felt the depiction was unnecessarily harsh.”
Real-World Examples
“We choose the unapologetic pursuit of national power.”
Greek security services pulled out “all the stops” to ensure that the speech could go ahead, the Guardian has learned.” “It really isn’t a serious event.”
Wong, asked about earlier comments from Mendel that he was unapologetic over the strikes, said his statements were extremely distressing for Frankcom’s family.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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