Meaning & use

unrepentant

adjective·Academic

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Not feeling or showing regret or remorse for one's actions.

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The unrepentant criminal showed no sign of guilt during sentencing.

She remained unrepentant about the harsh comments she had made.

A note on using this word

Unrepentant is usually used to criticize someone who refuses to acknowledge wrongdoing, often after being caught or confronted.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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