impenitently

Thân thiện

He answered the judge's question impenitently, showing no remorse.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner showing no regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings; without penitence or repentance.

Usage

The adverb "impenitently" describes how an action is performed, specifically indicating that it is done without any feeling of sorrow or guilt for a fault or sin. It modifies verbs to show an unrepentant attitude.

Examples

• He spoke impenitently about his past mistakes, showing no sign of remorse.
• The defendant stared impenitently at the judge throughout the sentencing.
• She continued her harmful behavior impenitently, ignoring all warnings.

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal or literary contexts: "Impenitently" is often found in formal writing, legal discourse, or literary descriptions of character.
  • The villain laughed impenitently as his plans unfolded.

Variants and Related Words

• Impenitent (adjective): Not feeling regret or shame.
  • He remained an impenitent critic of the system.
• Impenitence (noun): The state or quality of being impenitent.
  • His impenitence shocked the community.

Synonyms

• Unrepentantly
• Remorselessly
• Unapologetically

Antonyms

• Penitently
• Repentantly
• Contritely
• Remorsefully

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an impenitent manner
   • he repeated his position unrepentantly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unrepentantly