unapologetically
悪びれずに
解説 Definition
謝罪や後悔の念を示さずに。堂々と、ためらいなく行動する様子。
Unapologetically means in a way that shows no regret, shame, or attempt to excuse something. It is used when someone is open and direct about their actions, beliefs, or style. Depending on context, it can sound confident or rude.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
apology（謝罪）→ apologize → apologetic が頭にあれば、その否定形 un-apologetic で「悪びれない」が見えます。さらに -ly が付いて副詞なので、「悪びれない態度で」。confidently よりも、批判されても謝る気がない・引かない感じが強いのがポイント。SNSや自己主張の文脈でよく出るので、“I said it unapologetically.” のように丸ごと覚えると定着しやすい。
Work backward from "apology," "apologize," and "apologetic." Add "un-" and you get the idea of not being sorry or not showing regret; add "-ly" and it becomes an adverb. It often appears in strong self-expression, as in saying something unapologetically.
例文
She unapologetically pursued her own interests.
彼女は悪びれずに自分の興味を追求した。
He unapologetically admitted his mistakes in front of everyone.
彼は皆の前で悪びれずに自分の過ちを認めた。
The artist unapologetically expressed controversial views in his work.
その芸術家は悪びれずに彼の作品で論争的な見方を表現した。
unapologetically の類義語・関連語
unapologetically の語源・成り立ち Etymology
unapologetically は un-「〜なく」+ apologetic「弁明する・謝るような」+ -ally から成ります。apologetic はギリシャ語 apologia「弁明」に由来し、apo-「離れて」+ logos「言葉」が元なので、もとは「言葉で自分を守ること」でした。関連語は apology、apologize です。
Unapologetically is built from un-, apologetic, and -ally. Apologetic comes from Greek apologia, meaning a defense or formal speech in reply, from roots meaning "away" and "speech." Over time, apology and apologetic shifted from the idea of spoken defense toward saying sorry, and unapologetically means in a way that does not do that. Related words include apology and apologize.
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