unrepentantly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner showing no regret or remorse for one's wrongdoings: "unrepentantly" describes the way someone acts or speaks without feeling sorry or guilty for their actions or beliefs, especially when those actions are considered bad or wrong by others.
Usage
- The adverb "unrepentantly" is used to modify a verb, describing an action is performed. It specifically indicates that the action is done without repentance.
- It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting stubbornness or a refusal to acknowledge fault.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The politician unrepentantly defended his controversial decisions. (He defended his decisions without showing any regret.)
- Even after causing the accident, he spoke unrepentantly to the police. (He spoke to the police without expressing remorse.)
- She unrepentantly continued her harmful behavior. (She continued her behavior, not feeling sorry for it.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or critical contexts: "unrepentantly" is common in news reports, analytical writing, or descriptions of character to emphasize a defiant lack of contrition.
- The memoir revealed an author who was unrepentantly proud of his ruthless business tactics.
- Can describe adherence to a controversial stance: It can be used when someone firmly, and without apology, maintains a position others find objectionable.
- He unrepentantly held to his radical views.
Variants and Related Words
- Unrepentant (adjective): Not feeling or showing regret or remorse.
- He was an unrepentant criminal.
- Repentantly (adverb): In a remorseful or regretful manner. (This is the direct opposite.)
- She apologised repentantly for her mistake.
Synonyms
- Remorselessly: Without feeling regret or guilt.
- Impenitently: In a manner not feeling sorrow for sins or offenses. (A close synonym, often used in more religious contexts.)
- Defiantly: In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience. (Focuses more on the challenge to authority than the lack of regret, but the actions often overlap.)
Antonyms
- Repentantly: With regret or contrition.
- Penitently: Expressing remorse for one's misdeeds.
- Contritely: Feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming.
Adverb
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in an impenitent manner
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he repeated his position unrepentantly
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