Shamelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to actions done without any sense of embarrassment or guilt in situations where such feelings would be expected.

• He shamelessly lied to everyone about his achievements

Describes actions done with courage and confidence, often in difficult situations, without fear of consequences.

• He boldly walked into the room and presented his radical ideas

Used negatively to describe actions done in a very obvious way without showing any respect or shame, especially when such respect or shame is expected.

• They brazenly ignored the rules and went ahead with their plans

Applied in scenarios where someone is showing extreme boldness or taking risks in a way that is often surprising. It can convey admiration or disapproval depending on the context.

• She audaciously challenged the established rules of the organization

Fits situations where someone takes bold and risky actions, often in a way that is admired for its courage or innovation.

• She daringly climbed the mountain without any professional gear

Typically used in a negative sense to describe actions done with rude boldness, showing a lack of respect, especially towards authority figures.

• The student impudently interrupted the teacher during the lecture