unregenerate Definition
- 1not reforming or showing repentance; obstinately wrong or bad
- 2not spiritually reborn or converted
Using unregenerate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unregenerate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He remained unregenerate in his views despite the evidence presented to him.
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The unregenerate criminal refused to change his ways even after serving time in prison.
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Her unregenerate behavior caused her to lose many friends over the years.
unregenerate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unregenerate
Origins of unregenerate
from Latin 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'regeneratus' meaning 'reborn'
Summary: unregenerate in Brief
The term 'unregenerate' [ˌʌnrɪˈdʒenərət] describes someone who is not reforming or showing repentance, and is obstinately wrong or bad. It can also refer to someone who is not spiritually reborn or converted. Synonyms include 'impenitent,' 'unrepentant,' and 'hardened,' while antonyms include 'penitent,' 'repentant,' and 'reformed.' Examples of usage include 'The unregenerate criminal refused to change his ways even after serving time in prison.'
