unrepentant
/ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Not feeling remorse or regret for one's actions or behavior.
Despite the damage he caused, he was unrepentant.
He showed no regret for the harm he had done.
She gave an unrepentant speech, defending her controversial decisions.
She spoke without any apology or regret for her actions.
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Often used to describe someone who refuses to admit wrongdoing or apologize.
Collocations
unrepentant attitudea stubborn refusal to feel sorryunrepentant criminala person who shows no remorse for their crimes
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'unrepentant' to describe someone who stubbornly refuses to admit fault or apologize.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'unrepentant', from 'un-' (not) + 'repentant' (feeling remorse).
📝Usage Notes
This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who refuses to acknowledge guilt or wrongdoing.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixrepentant
feeling remorse
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