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单词 unrepentant
释义

unrepentant

adjective

un·​re·​pen·​tant ˌən-ri-ˈpen-tᵊnt How to pronounce unrepentant (audio)
1
: not feeling or exhibiting shame or remorse : not repentant
an unrepentant sinner
2
: feeling or showing no inclination to change : unapologetic
He was an unrepentant eccentric and flamboyant dresser. David Sweetman
unrepentantly adverb
… plays the part of patient vegetarian whenever her unrepentantly carnivorous brother drops in … John Haney

Synonyms

  • impenitent
  • remorseless
  • shameless
  • unashamed
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This is striking in an industry that has historically been unrepentant, even boastful, about its ageism. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 The revelations coming from the Jan. 6 hearings show that Trump remains unrepentant. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Grayson, who is white, was unrepentant about running. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2022 But Morgan was unrepentant, insisting that the losses were real and the absence of tax liability entirely justified. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 18 July 2022 There’s even an unrepentant defender of Vichy (and the son-in-law of one of its officials) who takes grotesque pains to minimize the effects of the Holocaust on Jews in France and of the French government’s part in it. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 July 2022 Those with vast wealth and unrepentant guile are simply better at gaming the rules. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 11 July 2022 This unrepentant stance undoubtedly informed how Peaky Blinders portrayed the controversial figure who became a social pariah in Britain in the 1930s. Emma Fraser, Town & Country, 11 June 2022 While Louisiana has historically been conservative and hasn’t seen a Black candidate win statewide office since the Reconstruction era, Chambers unrepentant, liberal approach might be exactly what Louisiana needs. Essence, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

unrepentant

adjective

as in ruthless
not sorry for having done wrong she was unrepentant about getting rid of her ex-roommate's junk

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ruthless
  • impenitent
  • unashamed
  • shameless
  • remorseless
  • merciless
  • evil
  • cruel
  • reprobate
  • compassionless
  • pitiless
  • unmerciful
  • immoral
  • vicious
  • unregenerate
  • unrighteous
  • villainous
  • wicked
  • heartless
  • obdurate
  • vile
  • callous
  • nefarious
  • iniquitous
  • soulless
  • hard-hearted
  • inhumane
  • inhuman
  • unfeeling
  • cold-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • guilty
  • repentant
  • remorseful
  • apologetic
  • penitent
  • regretful
  • contrite
  • sorry
  • rueful
  • compunctious
  • shamed
  • shamefaced
  • sympathetic
  • hangdog
  • merciful
  • compassionate
  • ashamed
  • warm
  • charitable
  • sensitive
  • humane
  • softhearted
  • tenderhearted
  • warmhearted
  • tender
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