Unashamed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unashamed
[ ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd ]
feeling
Feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment, or remorse.
Synonyms
bold, impudent, shameless, unabashed
Examples of usage
- He was unashamed of his unconventional beliefs.
- She danced unashamedly in the middle of the crowd.
behavior
Not feeling embarrassed or guilty about one's actions.
Synonyms
defiant, unapologetic, unconcerned, unrepentant
Examples of usage
- She made an unashamed confession about her mistake.
- The artist was unashamed in his criticism of the government.
Word origin
The word 'unashamed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ashamed', which comes from the Old English 'asceamian' meaning 'feeling shame or disgrace'. Over time, 'unashamed' has evolved to represent a lack of embarrassment or remorse in various contexts.
See also: ashamed, shame, shamed, shamefacedly, shameful, shamefully, shameless, shamelessly, shamelessness, shaming.