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
The only way to know for sure is to bring your unapologetic self to the table!
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USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The lyrics, flavored with streetwise grit and an unapologetic spirit, cruise through experiences of luxury and betrayal.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
And for Black women navigating our own paths to wealth, his moves offer lessons in entrepreneurship, ownership, and unapologetic ambition.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024
At a time of growing youth rebellion, of goths and grunge music, these witches wore their defiance on their bodies, an unapologetic revolt against societal norms.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The lyrics, flavored with streetwise grit and an unapologetic spirit, cruise through experiences of luxury and betrayal.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
And for Black women navigating our own paths to wealth, his moves offer lessons in entrepreneurship, ownership, and unapologetic ambition.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024
At a time of growing youth rebellion, of goths and grunge music, these witches wore their defiance on their bodies, an unapologetic revolt against societal norms.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unapologetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapologetic
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Faster, stronger and more confident, Riordan was a standout in the secondary against any and all opponents.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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His journey, from a shell-shocked, grieving boy who was once afraid of the dark to a confident young man, has been rewarding to watch, Holdren says.Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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But proceed with caution, as character actors are extremely protective of their acting prospects, and are known to become aggressive when placed in the same room.Graeme Carey, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Madame Tussauds wax museum in London pulls the curtain back on what reps describe as its most structurally ambitious figure to date – the Rocket Man suspended in the air over a baby grand piano.Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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This pragmatic yet ambitious approach is already yielding remarkable results across multiple fronts.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Whether raising a glass for the New Year or toasting with loved ones, this collaboration offers a bold, innovative way to connect through music, technology, and the spirit of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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This bodycon mini is a bold way to welcome the New Year.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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For a Knicks team grappling with how to match fire with fire in physical battles against grueling NBA defenses, that emphatic screen was a defining moment—a statement of intent.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Early in the first quarter, James had an emphatic dunk in transition, had a chase-down block against Desmond Bane and then tipped in a putback layup during a 20-second stretch to give the Lakers an early lead.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ellie’s energetic moves and sassy attitude reflects her the spirt of her hometown.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
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Further research shows that an intensifying low-pressure system off Alaska’s coast has become more likely to seed powerful storms and create energetic waves along the West Coast.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Growing up, millennials experienced contentious 2000 and 2008 U.S. presidential elections, the events of September 11, 2001, a war on terror that cost trillions and lasted two decades, and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, the dynamics for Big Media and Big Tech are complicated by the fact that Trump has had a contentious relationship with major players in both sectors.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Unapologetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapologetic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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