unapologetic
unapologetic — adjective
- unapologeticpositive
- more unapologeticcomparative
- most unapologeticsuperlative
1. showing or feeling no regret or shame about something you have said or done, esp
showing or feeling no regret or shame about something you have said or done, especially when most other people would expect you to apologise
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
Senator Emre was unapologetic about voting against the housing bill, insisting it did not help low-income families enough.
After the match, the coach remained unapologetic about benching Nala, saying she needed more time to recover from her injury.
- 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
- 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.