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unapologetically

unapologetically

8 6.4
In a clear open way that shows no regret or shame
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnəˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪkli/
translation icon : sin disculpas
  • He expressed his opinions unapologetically, refusing to tone down his beliefs.
  • remain unapologetically

A candidate that is just so unapologetically anti women.

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Examples

  • The Liberal Arts College is unapologetically a Western Great Books program.

    Academic text (2002)
  • One party leads with its heart and does so unapologetically.

    Blog text (28)
  • But I also think like the best way to get over someone is to be unapologetically honest with yourself and with them.

  • But the core of it was to be your unapologetically weird self.

  • Five years later, my research and teaching unapologetically bear their influence.

    Academic text (2016)
  • I found your books to be really, really important because they are unapologetically challenging.

  • This person was really unapologetically savage when it came to what she wanted, and that was a brand new thing for me.

    GQ
  • A lot of people that just don't care, just unapologetically themselves.

  • Vanellope is unapologetically herself; she just needs other people to acknowledge that.

    Blog text (15)
  • I applaud your willingness to unapologetically be yourself and not bow to society's false definition of perfection.

    Blog text (30)

Synonyms

shamelessly
vsunapologetically
19 3.9

In a way that shows no shame

adds the sense of openly not feeling regret and not softening actions
unabashedly
vsunapologetically
11 7.5

Without shame or embarrassment

is more about refusing regret and avoiding any show of sorrow
brazenly
vsunapologetically
9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

is less about boldness and more about plainly not feeling regret
unashamedly
vsunapologetically
4 4.9

In a way that shows the person is not embarrassed

is focused more on lacking regret and refusing to show sorrow
unrepentantly
vsunapologetically
1 8.2

In a way that shows no regret for actions or beliefs

is broader, stressing lack of shame and public openness beyond regret
impenitently
vsunapologetically
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that shows no regret for what someone did

is less formal and focuses on public openness rather than legal tone

Antonyms

In a way that shows you are sorry

How Apologetic

remorsefully
1 5.8
unapologetically
8 6.4
defiantly
16 5.4

Surface Forms

unapologetically positive

Morphology

unapologetically = unapologetic (transparent) = un + apologetic + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'unapologetic', making the manner adverb; the structure is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word unapologetically breaks into un- 'not', apologetic from apology meaning 'sorry', and -ally 'in a way'. So, to act unapologetically is to do something 'without saying sorry' or 'without regret'.