unabashed

[uhn-uh-basht]

adjective

1. not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position.

unabashed

/ ˌʌnəˈbæʃt /

adjective

1. not ashamed, embarrassed, or ill at ease

Other Word Forms

• unabashedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unabashed¹

un- ¹ + abashed

Example Sentences

The unabashed, idiosyncratic freedom that Gladys exudes is likely part of what has endeared her to audiences.

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If you’re wondering what’s included in their letters to Santa this year, Jinkx is asking for the dismantling of the patriarchy, the rise of feminine rule and unabashed freedom for androgynous people.

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Helander’s unabashed homages may as well be spelled out in gasoline and set ablaze.

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The result: an unabashed celebration of women, theater and all things 1980s, led by the quintessential musician who embodies it all: Cyndi Lauper.

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During Indiana Fever exit interviews Thursday, Clark said she was unaware of Collier’s unabashed finger-pointing, which went like this:

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Related Words

• blatant 
• brazen 
• cheeky