SKIP TO CONTENT

unapologetic

/ˈʌnəˈpɑləˌdʒɛdɪk/
/ənəpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/
IPA guide

Other forms: unapologetically

If you're unapologetic, you refuse to say you're sorry or to express any regret. You might be unapologetic about missing your horrible cousin's birthday party, for example.

If someone isn't sorry, she's unapologetic: your English teacher is probably an unapologetic grammarian, and you might be unapologetic about your lack of interest in the art of proper grammar. Neither of you is willing to acknowledge any regret for your feelings. While the adjective unapologetic can describe someone who simply refuses to apologize, it also conveys a sense of strength: an unapologetic feminist, for example, is proud to stand by her beliefs.

Definitions of unapologetic
  1. adjective
    unwilling to make or express an apology
    “an unapologetic believer”
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    apologetic
    offering or expressing apology
    defensive, justificative, justificatory
    attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
    self-deprecating
    conscious of your own shortcomings
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘unapologetic'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family