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unashamed

[ uhn-uh-sheymd ]
/ ˌʌn əˈʃeɪmd /
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adjective
not ashamed; not restrained by embarrassment or consciousness of moral guilt: a liar unashamed even after public disgrace.
open; unconcealed; unabashed: to eat with unashamed gusto.
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Origin of unashamed

First recorded in 1590–1600; un-1 + ashamed

OTHER WORDS FROM unashamed

un·a·sham·ed·ly [uhn-uh-shey-mid-lee], /ˌʌn əˈʃeɪ mɪd li/, adverbun·a·sham·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby unashamed

unarm, unarmed, unartistic, unary, unary operation, unashamed, unasked, unassailable, unassisted, unassuming, unattached
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Words related to unashamed

coldhearted, seasoned, audacious, bold, brash, brazen, flagrant, high-handed, immoral, improper, outrageous, rude, unabashed, unprincipled, wanton, blatant, cheeky, accustomed, benumbed, callous

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British Dictionary definitions for unashamed

unashamed
/ (ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd) /
adjective
lacking moral restraints
not embarrassed, contrite, or apologetic

Derived forms of unashamed

unashamedly (ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdlɪ), adverbunashamedness, noun
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