unrepentant
UK: ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt | US: ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt
adj. not feeling or showing regret for wrongdoing
adj. stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or views
The word "unrepentant" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the root "repent" (from Latin "repentire," meaning "to feel regret") and the suffix "-ant" (Latin "-antem," forming adjectives). The term emerged in Middle English, originally describing someone who refuses to feel remorse for their actions. The morphemes reflect a clear logical progression: "not" + "regret" + "characterized by," emphasizing defiance or lack of remorse.
The criminal remained unrepentant despite the victim's emotional testimony.
Her unrepentant attitude made it difficult for others to forgive her.
The politician's unrepentant stance on the issue cost him public support.
He was unrepentant about his harsh criticism, claiming it was necessary.
The documentary portrayed the dictator as unrepentant until his death.