unashamed
Americanadjective
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not ashamed; not restrained by embarrassment or consciousness of moral guilt.
a liar unashamed even after public disgrace.
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open; unconcealed; unabashed.
to eat with unashamed gusto.
adjective
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lacking moral restraints
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not embarrassed, contrite, or apologetic
Other Word Forms
- unashamedly adverb
- unashamedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unashamed
Explanation
When you're unashamed, you're proud or bold. If you're an unashamed cat lover, you're more than happy to show your friends the hundreds of photos of your cat on your phone. To be unashamed is to act in a completely open way, without any embarrassment or shame. You should be unashamed about your love for soap operas, even if your friends think they're silly: you find them fun and relaxing after a long day at school. Unashamed adds the "not" prefix un- to ashamed, "feeling shame."
Example Sentences
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They’re so wholehearted, so unashamed, so brazenly anti-cool that they’re irresistible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
“Including comps,” Daniels said, unashamed, clarifying that she meant “compilations.”
From Slate • May 10, 2024
“And that’s why tonight I recognized and am unashamed to tell the world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023
The 92-year-old is arguably Australia's most successful businessman internationally, and his unashamed quest for influence has underpinned his success.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023
“Spooky,” Mitt pronounced that night, fearful and unashamed as he lay between us in our bed, clutching his mother’s thigh.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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