unapologetic
Refusing to repent
Unapologetic means making no apology or showing no regret for one's actions, beliefs, or identity.
The word often carries a positive connotation of confidence and self-assurance: She was unapologetic about her ambition.
It can also describe someone who refuses to acknowledge wrongdoing when perhaps they should: He remained unapologetic despite the damage he'd caused.
Lacking moral embarrassment
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- brashOffensively self-assertive
- boldCourageous and daring
blatant · unabashed · impudent · insolent · cheeky · sassy · saucy · forward
Resisting authority or control
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
unrepentant · contrary · recalcitrant · obstinate · unyielding · uncooperative · maverick · insurgent
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- firmSolid or resolute
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
tenacious · persistent · dogged · adamant · immovable · inflexible · unbending · unrelenting
shameless
Lacking moral embarrassment
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- brashOffensively self-assertive
bold · blatant · unabashed · impudent · insolent · cheeky · sassy · saucy · forward · impertinent
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
nonconformist · unrepentant · contrary · recalcitrant · obstinate · unyielding · uncooperative · maverick · insurgent · mutinous
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- firmSolid or resolute
determined · tenacious · persistent · dogged · adamant · immovable · inflexible · unbending · unrelenting · unshakeable
- shamelessshameless, brazen, unabashed, barefaced, unrepentant
- Black Feminismintersectionality, womanism, Angela Davis, Alice Walker, Sojourner Truth
unapologeticapologetic
Expressing regret for wrongdoing
sorry · remorseful · penitent · contrite · repentant
unapologeticself-deprecating
Belittling one's own abilities
sheepish · ashamed · meek · timid · self-effacing
unapologeticdefensive
Protective or easily threatened
justificatory · apologetic · self-justifying · excuse-making · equivocating