unrepentant

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ʌn.rɪˈpɛn.tənt//

KK: /ʌnˈrɛpɪntənt/

adjective

Definition

Not feeling sorry or guilty about something wrong that one has done.

Example

Despite the evidence against him, he remained unrepentant about his actions.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who was caught cheating in the game?

Yeah, I can't believe he was so unrepentant about it.

Right? It's like he doesn't even care about the consequences.

Exactly, it's frustrating when people act that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

remorseless

unapologetic

impenitent

Antonyms

contrite

repentant

apologetic

Root Explanation

Unrepentant → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "repent" (from Latin "paenitere", meaning to feel regret or sorrow). The word describes someone who does not feel regret or remorse for their actions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'not' ('un-') feeling 'sorrow' ('paenitere') for what they have done — that's why unrepentant means lacking remorse.

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