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impenitently

impenitently

9.9
In a way that shows no regret for what someone did
  • adverb
  • /ɪmˈpɛnɪtəntli/
  • Formal
translation icon : impenitentemente
  • She impenitently refused to apologize after the argument.

Examples

  • The official impenitently repeated his earlier remarks during the press conference.

  • He impenitently defended his controversial statements, ignoring criticism from others.

  • He acted impenitently after the incident.

  • She continued to speak impenitently despite the criticism.

  • He impenitently defended his controversial statements, showing no remorse for the backlash.

  • She remained impenitently defiant, refusing to acknowledge any wrongdoing after the argument.

  • The politician impenitently dismissed calls for an apology, standing by his previous comments.

Synonyms

shamelessly
vsimpenitently
19 3.9

In a way that shows no shame

expresses lack of regret or repentance rather than absence of shame
unapologetically
vsimpenitently
8 6.4

In a clear open way that shows no regret or shame

does not necessarily show open refusal to hide or defend actions
unrepentantly
vsimpenitently
1 8.2

In a way that shows no regret for actions or beliefs

applies mainly to actions and behavior rather than beliefs

Antonyms

1 7.2

In a way that shows you feel sorry for doing something wrong

1 5.8

Showing that you feel very sorry for something wrong you did

How Remorseful

remorsefully
1 5.8
contritely
1 7.9
regretfully
  • Formal
13 3.8
impenitently
  • Formal
9.9

Surface Forms

impenitently positive

Morphology

impenitently = impenitent (transparent) = im + penitent + penit + ly

The adverb 'impenitently' is transparently formed from the adjective 'impenitent' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Impenitently begins with im- meaning 'not' and the rest is like penitent and penance, words about being 'sorry' or doing something to show you are sorry. So, to act impenitently is to behave 'not sorry' and without regret.