adjective
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having no sense of shame; brazen
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done without shame; without decency or modesty
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shameless
before 900; Middle English; Old English sceamlēas. See shame, -less
Example Sentences
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As for this shameless sequel, Khaled’s “another one” tag has never been less necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Also, I’m not sure where you’re reading your retiring abroad stories, but here’s a shameless plug for MarketWatch’s retirement section, where we’ve written quite a bit about living overseas in retirement.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The only thing more mortifying than a shameless stunt fight is knowing you’re shameless enough to watch it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
They were determined to lessen her influence and did it with a brazen and shameless act: they sent her into internal exile.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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