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Meaning of unapologetic in English

unapologetic
adjective
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/ˌʌn.ə.pɑː.ləˈdʒet̬.ɪk/ uk
/ˌʌn.ə.pɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/
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not sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness, even though people might expect you to be sorry:
They were very rude and completely unapologetic about it.
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Not showing or feeling emotions
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(Definition of unapologetic from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of unapologetic

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Everyone's their own self-promotional device, and really unapologetic.
From Billboard
His unapologetic leadership style and ambitious agenda have led to improved facilities and an enhanced curriculum.
From Chicago Tribune
It's about making sure we are being unapologetic and honest about what we believe.
From Politico
If you are expecting a dose of "real hip-hop" with all the harsh honesty and unapologetic framework that comes with it, this is for you.
From ABC News
These men are strong, honest, fierce and above all unapologetic.
From Huffington Post
But the government shows no signs of changing its tactics; its responses to allegations of wrongdoing are consistently vague and unapologetic.
From International Business Times
He's unapologetic about his sexuality, his lifestyle and his identity.
From Los Angeles Times
Perhaps the only surprise is that some of those authors remain unapologetic.
From CNET
She's smart and funny and full of unapologetic jokes about the tidal wave of alcohol sweeping through the tent.
From OregonLive.com
The school has been unapologetic in its mission: provide an innovative legal education to students who might otherwise never become lawyers.
From Dallas Morning News
She was an unapologetic liberal in a deep red state.
From Politico
They are ambitious and careerist and hypercompetent and well-compensated and unapologetic about all of it.
From NPR
I crave all things bold, unapologetic, defiant, witty and smart.
From Washington Times
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in Chinese (Traditional)
不道歉的，不認錯的…
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in Chinese (Simplified)
不道歉的，不认错的…
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