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Synonyms

unabashed

American  
[uhn-uh-basht] / ˌʌn əˈbæʃt /

adjective

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


unabashed British  
/ ˌʌnəˈbæʃt /

adjective

  1. not ashamed, embarrassed, or ill at ease

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unabashedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of unabashed

un- 1 + abashed

Example Sentences

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Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny called the deal “a surprise and an unabashed positive” for Hims, while noting the stock has nearly 40% short interest.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

His unabashed patriotism was as inspiring as his winning overtime goal for the Olympic hockey gold medal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Her unabashed nature modeled an energy, if not a humorous script, when I returned to work after what seemed to some a mysterious six-month absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

But it's this contradiction - along with his ever-evolving persona, unabashed personality, and unapologetic approach to music - that has cemented his cult status.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

He seemed remarkably unabashed for a man who had just been discovered pretending to be an armchair.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling