unregretting

Thân thiện

She was unregretting about her decision to move to the countryside.

Definition

Adjective: * Feeling or showing no regret, sorrow, or remorse for one's actions or past events. It describes a state of being free from regret.

Usage

The adjective "unregretting" is a formal and somewhat literary word. It is used to describe a person, their attitude, or their feelings regarding a past action or decision. It emphasizes a conscious lack of remorse or second thoughts. * It typically modifies a noun directly (e.g., an unregretting smile) or follows a linking verb like "was" or "felt." * It is synonymous with "unrepentant" or "unregretful," though it is less common.

Examples

• She gave an unregretting shrug when asked about her controversial choice.
• He was completely unregretting about ending the partnership.
• The memoir portrayed her as a fierce and unregretting pioneer.

Advanced Usage

• The word can be used in a neutral, descriptive sense or with a slightly negative connotation, implying a stubborn or defiant lack of remorse.
  • His unregretting confession shocked the courtroom.
• It can describe not just a person, but also the nature of an action or a life lived.
  • She lived a bold and unregretting life.

Variants and Related Words

• Unregretful (adjective): The more common synonym for "unregretting," with identical meaning.
  • He was unregretful for his harsh words.
• Regret (noun/verb): The feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
• Unrepentant (adjective): Not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes, often with a stronger implication of refusing to change.
  • An unrepentant criminal.

Synonyms

• Unrepentant
• Remorseless
• Unapologetic
• Unashamed

Antonyms

• Regretful
• Remorseful
• Repentant
• Contrite
• Sorry

Học thuật

Adjective

1. feeling no regret
   • was completely unregretful about what had happened

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unregretful