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
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
"The Bwlch Mountain is home to breathtaking scenery that is world renowned – unfortunately, there are some shameless people who decide to fly-tip and dump their waste, spoiling it for the majority," the council said.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
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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