unapologetic

IPA/ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/
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unapologetic — adjective

  • unapologeticpositive
  • more unapologeticcomparative
  • most unapologeticsuperlative

1. showing or feeling no regret or shame about something you have said or done, esp

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing or feeling no regret or shame about something you have said or done, especially when most other people would expect you to apologise

例句

Sophia was unapologetic about leaving after three months, saying the job was not what she expected.

pattern: unapologetic about + gerund (leaving)

The developer remained completely unapologetic about the app's privacy problems, telling reporters that users should read the terms more carefully.

collocation: remain completely unapologetic about

同義詞
  • unrepentant

    stronger and more moral — suggests no guilt and a willingness to repeat the action; often used for criminals or wrongdoers

  • unashamed

    more neutral; can be positive when describing openness about identity or beliefs

  • shameless

    more negative and informal; implies a complete lack of decency

  • defiant

    focuses on active resistance or challenge rather than absence of regret

反義詞
  • apologetic

    direct opposite — expressing regret or sorrow

  • remorseful

    suggests deep, sincere regret for wrongdoing

  • contrite

    formal; implies a genuine desire to make things right

文法句型

unapologetic + about + noun/gerund

remain/stay + unapologetic

用法筆記

Frequently used with the preposition 'about' followed by a noun or gerund. The speaker or writer who calls someone unapologetic usually implies that an apology is expected or deserved, so the word often carries a tone of criticism or surprise.

常見錯誤

The minister was unapologetic for his mistake.
The minister was unapologetic about his mistake.
💡the adjective takes the preposition 'about', not 'for'.