impenitence

Definitions

The quality or state of being unrepentant; a lack of regret for one's sins or wrongdoing.

A persistent refusal to acknowledge fault or feel contrition.

Examples

His cold impenitence after the accident left the victim's family feeling completely ignored.

Despite the overwhelming evidence of his wrongdoing, he maintained an air of stubborn impenitence throughout the trial.

Synonyms

remorselessness unrepentance obduracy contritionless callousness hardheartedness impenitency

Antonyms

remorse repentance contrition penitence regret compunction attrition