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unapologetic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌənəˌpɑɫəˈdʒɛtɪk// UK //ʌnɐpˌɒlədʒˈɛtɪk// un·apolo·get·ic

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.


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.

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