unregretful
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Feeling or showing no regret, sorrow, or remorse: Describes a state of not feeling sorry or sad about something one has done or that has happened. It implies a lack of guilt or penitence.
Usage
The adjective "unregretful" is used to describe a person's emotional state or attitude regarding a past action, decision, or event. It is the direct opposite of "regretful." * It typically follows a linking verb like "be," "feel," or "seem." * It can be modified by adverbs like "completely," "utterly," or "strangely."
Examples
- Attitude/State:
- She was unregretful about her decision to leave the company.
- He remained completely unregretful for his harsh words.
- The defendant appeared calm and unregretful throughout the trial.
Advanced Usage
- "unregretful of": This construction specifies the object of the lack of regret.
- He was strangely unregretful of the opportunities he had missed.
Variants and Related Words
- Unrepentant (adj): Not feeling or showing regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings; often with a stronger moral connotation of refusing to change. ()
- Remorseless (adj): Without remorse or pity; can describe a person or an action. ()
- Unapologetic (adj): Not acknowledging or expressing regret for one's actions or opinions. ()
Synonyms
- Unrepentant
- Remorseless
- Unapologetic
- Impenitent
Antonyms
- Regretful
- Sorry
- Remorseful
- Repentant
- Penitent
- Contrite
Adjective
- feeling no regret
- was completely unregretful about what had happened