unrepentantly
/ˌʌnrɪˈpentəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnrɪˈpentəntli/ (ame, ipa)
unrepentantly — adverb
1. If you do something unrepentantly, you show no guilt or regret for it, even thou
If you do something unrepentantly, you show no guilt or regret for it, even though most people would expect you to feel sorry for what you have done.
The former CEO unrepentantly defended his decision to cut staff benefits, calling it necessary.
unrepentantly + defended (attitude verb)
Anong shrugged unrepentantly when asked about the prank that had upset the whole office.
verb + unrepentantly (post-verbal position)
Even after the guilty verdict, Selim smiled unrepentantly at the reporters outside.
The politician continued unrepentantly to deny any wrongdoing, despite the leaked documents.
Unrepentantly, the journalist published the story without checking a single fact.
- unapologetically
more neutral; can describe harmless or even positive actions, whereas unrepentantly always implies moral wrongdoing
- shamelessly
more emotional and informal, suggesting public disgrace or loss of dignity
- remorselessly
stronger; focuses on lack of empathy, often describing cruelty or continuous harsh action
- remorsefully
showing sorrow or regret for one's actions
- contritely
stronger level of regret, implying sincere sorrow and a desire to make things right
- repentantly
formal, often with religious overtones of seeking forgiveness
文法句型
unrepentantly + verb
verb + unrepentantly
Unrepentantly, + clause
unrepentantly + adjective
用法筆記
Frequently modifies verbs of speech or attitude (admitted, declared, smiled, shrugged). Carries a negative connotation — the speaker or writer implies the subject's lack of remorse is inappropriate or surprising. Can appear before the verb, after the verb, or as a sentence adverb at the start of a clause.