Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained......
Answer Details
The word opposite in meaning to the underlined word "unrepentant" in the sentence is "repentant".
In the sentence, the word "unrepentant" means that the person did not feel or express remorse for their offense. The word "repentant" means feeling or expressing remorse or regret for past actions, which is the opposite of being unrepentant.
Option A, "calculated", option B, "unpleasant", option C, "apathetic", and option D, "abrasive", do not accurately convey the opposite meaning of "unrepentant" in the sentence. Option E, "repentant", is the correct antonym for "unrepentant".