# unapologetic

/ˌənəˌpɑɫəˈdʒɛtɪk/ (US) · /ʌnɐpˌɒlədʒˈɛtɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unapologetic
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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