Meaning & use
unapologetically
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UK/ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒetɪkli/
US/ˌʌnəˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkli/
Meaning
adverbnot comparable
Without feeling sorry or ashamed, and without trying to excuse yourself.
Grammar: Usually before an adjective or verb: unapologetically honest.
Patterns
- unapologetically proud of something
- live unapologetically
She was unapologetically proud of her heritage.
He spoke unapologetically about his career change.
The band unapologetically plays loud, fast music.
Common combinations
- unapologetically honest
- He was unapologetically honest in his review.
- unapologetically bold
- The artist's colors are unapologetically bold.
- live unapologetically
- She encouraged others to live unapologetically.
- unapologetically proud
- They were unapologetically proud of their small shop.
- unapologetically himself
- He remained unapologetically himself at work.
Synonyms and how they differ
- shamelessly
- Shamelessly often suggests bad behavior with no embarrassment, whereas unapologetically can sound confident and positive.
- boldly
- Boldly stresses courage, not the lack of regret.
- openly
- Openly just means without hiding, with no sense of refusing to apologize.
Opposites
Word family
- unapologetic adjective
- not sorry or ashamed
- apologize verb
- to say you are sorry
- apology noun
- a statement of regret
- apologetically adverb
- in a way that shows regret
Commonly confused: unapologetically or apologetically?
unapologetically vs apologetically
Apologetically means in a way that shows regret; unapologetically is the opposite.
Practice
She wore bright colors ___, ignoring what other people thought.
Choose one answer.
Unapologetically means without feeling sorry or ashamed. Apologetically, nervously and reluctantly suggest hesitation or regret.
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