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unapologetically — In a way that does not express regret or make excuses for one's actions or beliefs; boldly and without shame.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a way that does not express regret or make excuses for one's actions or beliefs; boldly and without shame.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪkli/

Example Sentences

  • He ate the entire pizza unapologetically while everyone else watched in shock.
  • She wore mismatched socks unapologetically to the job interview.
  • The singer performed unapologetically, embracing her unique style.

unapologetically

ADVERB

[/ˌʌnəˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪkli/]

In a way that does not express regret or make excuses for one's actions or beliefs; boldly and without shame.

She dances unapologetically in the middle of the busy plaza.
💡 Concept

She dances unapologetically in the middle of the busy plaza.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnəˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪkli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪkli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootapolog(y)
Suffix--etically

Origin

From Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense) combined with the negative prefix 'un-', literally meaning 'not apologetically', i.e., without offering excuses.

Breakdown

un- (not) + apolog- (from Greek apologia, defense/excuse) + -etic/-al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)

🎵Rhyme

energetically
apologetically
sympathetically

🔗Collocations

unapologetically herself
unapologetically bold
speak unapologetically
live unapologetically
unapologetically honest
unapologetically loud

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“He ate the entire pizza unapologetically while everyone else watched in shock.”

😄 Fun example

“She wore mismatched socks unapologetically to the job interview.”

“The singer performed unapologetically, embracing her unique style.”

😄 Fun example

“My cat knocked the vase off the table and looked at me unapologetically.”

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