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- [ri-pen-tnt, -pen-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛn tnt, -ˈpɛn tənt/
- /ˌʌn.rɪˈpen.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-pen-tnt, -pen-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛn tnt, -ˈpɛn tənt/
Definitions of unrepentant word
- adjective unrepentant repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance. 1
- adjective unrepentant characterized by or showing repentance: a repentant mood. 1
- adjective unrepentant making no apologies 1
- adjective unrepentant If you are unrepentant, you are not ashamed of your beliefs or actions. 0
- adjective unrepentant not repentant or contrite 0
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Origin of unrepentant
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English repentaunt < Old French repentant (present participle of repentir). See repent1, -ant
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Parts of speech for Unrepentant
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unrepentant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unrepentant
adjective unrepentant
- impenitent — not feeling regret about one's sin or sins; obdurate.
Antonyms for unrepentant
adj unrepentant
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- ashamed — If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance.
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- contrite — If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong.
adjective unrepentant
- deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
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