impenitently
- adverb
- /ɪmˈpɛnɪtəntli/
- Formal
- She impenitently refused to apologize after the argument.
Examples
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The official impenitently repeated his earlier remarks during the press conference.
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He impenitently defended his controversial statements, ignoring criticism from others.
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He acted impenitently after the incident.
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She continued to speak impenitently despite the criticism.
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He impenitently defended his controversial statements, showing no remorse for the backlash.
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She remained impenitently defiant, refusing to acknowledge any wrongdoing after the argument.
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The politician impenitently dismissed calls for an apology, standing by his previous comments.
Synonyms
In a way that shows no shame
In a clear open way that shows no regret or shame
In a way that shows no regret for actions or beliefs
Antonyms
How Remorseful
Surface Forms
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.