unapologies
Proud refusals to retract
Unapologies are statements framed as apologies but designed to avoid genuine accountability.
Where an apology expresses regret, an unapology deflects: I'm sorry you were offended puts the fault on the offended party.
Politicians and celebrities often issue unapologies when forced to address controversy without actually admitting wrongdoing.
Feeling no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- brazenShamelessly bold
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
- rebellionDefiance of established power
resistance · protest · dissent · nonconformity · opposition · defiance · insubordination · disobedience
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
conviction · poise · self-possession · self-respect · composure · fearlessness · courage · bravery
Refusing to give way
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
willful · immovable · inflexible · uncompromising · obdurate · bullheaded · mulish · unbending
Strong negative reaction
- criticismJudgment of faults
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- polemicAggressive argumentative discourse
contention · uproar · furor · discord · friction · provocation · pushback · debate
Dull or tactlessly direct
- frankOpen and direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- candidHonest and direct
outspoken · plainspoken · unfiltered · honest · transparent · straightforward · unreserved · unvarnished
unrepentant
Feeling no remorse
rebellion · resistance · protest · dissent · nonconformity · opposition · defiance · insubordination · disobedience · insurgence
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-esteem · conviction · poise · self-possession · self-respect · composure · fearlessness · courage · bravery · audacity
unyielding
Refusing to give way
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- intransigentRefusing to compromise
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
headstrong · willful · immovable · inflexible · uncompromising · obdurate · bullheaded · mulish · unbending · unrelenting
backlash
Strong negative reaction
polemic · contention · uproar · furor · discord · friction · provocation · pushback · debate · divisiveness
blunt
Dull or tactlessly direct
- frankOpen and direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
candid · outspoken · plainspoken · unfiltered · honest · transparent · straightforward · unreserved · unvarnished · truth-telling
unapologiesapologies
Expressions of regret
contrition · repentance · mea culpas · atonement · taking responsibility
unapologiestaking responsibility
confessions · accountability · ownership · self-criticism · concessions
unapologiescapitulation
Complete yielding to demands
backing down · retractions · concessions · eating humble pie · public humiliation
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