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
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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"I pointed to the casket where the body, the tent of Dusty was and I pointed to it," Robertson began Wednesday on the "Unashamed" podcast, explaining the Bible passage he recited.
From Fox News • Aug. 11, 2021
Unashamed and unabashed at all times, this is an industrial-strength Hollywood heartwarmer that lets you have the feelgood monosodium-glutamate right in your veins.
From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2020
Before he began chemotherapy, he filled out a prayer request on the Christian Web site Unashamed Athletes.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2014
Unashamed patriotism is at one with uncomplicated faith in both righteousness and dauntlessness.
From The Guardian • Feb. 21, 2013
"The apostle told me with bated breath that the young man with the ring is Mr. Harvey, the author of Unashamed."
From Red Pottage by Cholmondeley, Mary
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