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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The game also embraces the series' tradition of shameless high-end product placement, including luxury Omega watches and Aston Martin cars.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
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
Unsurprisingly, Chalamet’s shameless drive rubs some the wrong way.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025
He found a bed in the entrance hall, but he could not sleep for wondering how he could overcome so many shameless fellows.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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