unrepentantly

Thân thiện

He answered the judge's question unrepentantly.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• impenitently