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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Jeremy Allen White, known for "Shameless," has been the inspiration for costumes for Halloween parties over the last fews of years thanks to his performance as the depressed culinary genius, Chef Carmy in "The Bear."
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
Shameless actor David Threlfall will also feature in the play as ghost hunter Maurice Grosse with the show taking place over one spring night.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023
Kirstie Alley was part of a small pantheon of the Fearless & Shameless.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2022
Shameless about the perks: Retirees are seeing Europe at a fraction of the usual cost — by working part-time.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2022
A general titter ran immediately around, only arrested by the fat lady exclaiming aloud, "Shameless minx!"
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
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