UNAPOLOGETIC Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

unapologetic

adjective

Definition of unapologetic

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 Younger fans have found L7 through their parents or artists influenced by the band’s unapologetic approach to feminist hard rock. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 What Chavarria has created is a brand that’s known for being subversive, unapologetic, and radically cool. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 The end result is a sharp, unapologetic art-house novel full of gravitas, humor and heartbreaking revelations about the Black American experience and the thousand and one ways our nation can shatter Black souls. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Watching a cheesy sitcom opening turn into a bloody field day for a time-traveling serial killer or unedited footage of a bear turn into a pharmaceutical nightmare is the ultimate expression of that unapologetic commitment to keeping us on our toes. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapologetic

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Adjective

If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In short, analysts are confident that music streaming services such as Spotify can enforce strict account policies, raise prices, and still make more money.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

But Adebayo was aggressive and found a rhythm early on, totaling 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field and 8-of-9 shooting from the foul line, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals on Wednesday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
That is leading to unprecedented support for more aggressive federal action on health care.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Best known for his ambitious documentary features, Kapadia described the process of adapting to the rigors of television production.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Tesla’s second-generation Roadster pairs ambitious performance hardware with a cockpit interface designed around driving data.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambitious

Adjective

The backstory Opened in 2017 as part of Ritz-Carlton’s expansion into Southeast Asia, this was one of the brand’s boldest statements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Godfrey, who launched her namesake collection in 2018, has emerged as a distinctive voice in the independent fine jewelry market, known for her bold geometry, colorful gemstone inlays and modern interpretations of ancient talismans.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

But with the emphatic exception of last season, the Chiefs since the advent of Mahomes routinely have improved through the course of the season and rather typically have peaked late.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
After a 14-point road win in Game 2, a 97-71 victory was emphatic and Atlanta have built up the kind of momentum that might just be unstoppable.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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