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unrepentantshowing no regret for one's wrongdoings

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing no regret for one's wrongdoings

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt/

Korean meaning: 잘못을 뉘우치지 않는, 회개하지 않는

Korean pronunciation: 언리**펜**턴트

Example Sentences

  • Despite losing all his friends, Jake remained unrepentant about his rude behavior at the party.
  • The unrepentant cookie thief ate the last chocolate chip cookie while making eye contact with everyone in the office.
  • She was unrepentant about binge-watching the entire series instead of studying for her exam.

unrepentant

ADJECTIVE

//ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt//

showing no regret for one's wrongdoings

unrepentant concept
💡 Concept

a teenage student sits with arms crossed and chin raised defiantly while facing the principal across the desk. The student's expression shows smugness and complete lack of remorse despite being in trouble. The principal holds up evidence of the student's misbehavior, pointing at torn papers and broken items. The student simply shrugs and rolls their eyes, showing zero concern about the consequences. Other students peek through the doorway with worried expressions, shocked by their classmate's attitude. The principal's face shows frustration at the student's complete lack of accountability. someone remaining completely unrepentant and refusing to show any regret for their wrongdoings

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootrepent
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Latin paenitere meaning 'to feel regret or sorrow,' combined with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not.' The word literally means 'not feeling regret for one's actions.'

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🎵Rhyme

repentantsuperintendent
repentant
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📝Examples

Despite losing all his friends, Jake remained unrepentant about his rude behavior at the party.

😄 Fun example

The unrepentant cookie thief ate the last chocolate chip cookie while making eye contact with everyone in the office.

😄 Fun example

She was unrepentant about binge-watching the entire series instead of studying for her exam.

The politician remained unrepentant even after the scandal was exposed.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

impenitentremorselessunapologeticshameless

Antonyms

repentantremorsefulapologetic

Related

stubborndefiantobstinatepenitencecontrition