unselfconscious

American  

[uhn-self-kon-shuhs] / ˌʌn sɛlfˈkɒn ʃəs /

adjective

1. not self-conscious; without affectation or pretense.

   an unselfconscious manner.

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unselfconscious British  

/ ˌʌnsɛlfˈkɒnʃəs /

adjective

1. not unduly aware of oneself as the object of attention of others

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Other Word Forms

• unselfconsciousness
  noun
• unselfconsciously
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of unselfconscious

First recorded in 1830–40; un- ¹ + self-conscious

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

unselfconscious

There we are: Miranda and I grinning, unselfconscious and unaware of a future in which we will no longer grin together.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Though Nan is not in the market for a husband, she will, on the strength of her unselfconscious exuberance, ready wit and obvious goodness attract the interest of not one but two hunky aristocrats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

They were dressed with unselfconscious flair: There were fringed jackets and fedoras, Western shirts and bow ties, rainbow bandannas and braided beards.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2023

“Dogs in Space” won’t knock “Squid Game” or “Stranger Things” out of the Netflix Top 10, but if you’re looking for an unselfconscious good time, it’s the smart pick.

From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022

My running became smooth and unselfconscious, a source of euphoria.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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