unrepentantly

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌʌn.rɪˈpɛn.tənt.li/

KK: /ʌnˈrɛpɪntəntli/

adverb

Definition

In a manner that shows no regret or remorse for one's actions.

Example

He continued to act unrepentantly, refusing to apologize for his mistakes.

Conversation

I can't believe he lied to everyone and is acting unrepentantly about it.

Seriously? That’s pretty bold of him.

I mean, how can he just brush it off like it’s nothing?

Some people just don’t feel guilty, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shamelessly

brazenly

impenitently

Antonyms

remorsefully

repentantly

contritely

Root Explanation

Unrepentantly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "repent" (from Latin "paenitere", meaning to feel regret), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a manner of acting without feeling regret or remorse.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'regret' ('repent') — that's why unrepentantly means acting without regret.

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