unrepentant

/' nri'pent nt/
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unrepentant

The unrepentant child refused to apologize for breaking the vase.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not feeling or expressing regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings: Describes a person who shows no sorrow or guilt for their actions, even when those actions are recognized as bad or harmful by others.
    • Stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing: Implies a continued, obstinate commitment to a course of action considered wrong or sinful, without any intention to change.
Usage
  • The primary use is to describe a person's attitude or state of mind regarding their past actions. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting defiance or a lack of moral conscience.
  • It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be" or "remain").
Examples
  • Attributive use (before a noun):
    • The judge condemned the unrepentant criminal for showing no remorse to the victims' families.
    • Despite the evidence, he remained an unrepentant supporter of the corrupt regime.
  • Predicative use (after a linking verb):
    • She was unrepentant about her harsh criticism, believing she was entirely correct.
    • Even after causing the accident, the driver was completely unrepentant.
Advanced Usage
  • "Die unrepentant": To die without having expressed regret for one's sins or misdeeds. This phrase is often used in religious or moral contexts.
    • The historical tyrant died unrepentant, never acknowledging the suffering he caused.
  • "Unrepentant in one's belief/views": To remain steadfastly committed to a particular belief or opinion, especially one considered controversial or erroneous, without apology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unrepentantly (adverb): In an unrepentant manner.
    • He unrepentantly defended his controversial statements during the interview.
  • Repentant (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse.
    • In contrast to his brother, the repentant man apologized for his mistakes.
Synonyms
  • Remorseless: Lacking remorse or pity.
  • Unapologetic: Not acknowledging or expressing regret.
  • Impenitent: A more formal synonym, specifically meaning not feeling penitent or sorry for one's sins.
  • Obdurate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action (can imply unrepentance).
Antonyms
  • Repentant
  • Penitent
  • Contrite
  • Remorseful
  • Sorry
Idioms and Phrases
  • "To be/become/remain unrepentant": This is the standard construction. There are few idioms specific to "unrepentant," but the word itself is frequently used in fixed phrases describing a person's enduring attitude.
    • A decade later, she remains unrepentant about her decision to leave the company.
unrepentant

The unrepentant child refused to apologize for breaking the vase.

Adjective
  1. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  2. not penitent or remorseful

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