Unrepentant

/ˌʌn.rɪˈpɛn.tənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or showing no regret for one's wrongdoings.

Despite the evidence against him, the unrepentant hacker continued to boast about his exploits.

Not expressing remorse or contrition; unapologetic.

Her unrepentant attitude after cheating on the exam shocked her classmates.

Proudly refusing to change one's actions or beliefs, despite potential consequences.

The unrepentant rebel continued to fight against the government, ignoring the risks involved.

Incapable of feeling remorse or guilt.

The unrepentant criminal returned to his life of crime without a second thought.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'repentant' which comes from the Latin 'paenitere' meaning 'to regret'.

unrepentant sinner

A person who does not feel remorse for their wrongdoings.

unrepentant attitude

An outlook that does not acknowledge any need for regret or apology.

repent

To feel or express sincere regret about one's wrongdoing.

remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

contrition

The state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Stubbornly refusing to change actions or beliefs.

He was so unrepentant, you could call him a 'hardhead'!

A person who stands firm on bad choices.

That guy is just 'set in his ways', completely unrepentant.