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unabashedly

unabashedly

11 7.5
Without shame or embarrassment
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnəˈbæʃɪdli/
translation icon : sin reparos
  • And just as unabashedly, Mira rose from where she sat and came around to him.

He touched all the third rails unabashedly, cleverly.

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Examples

  • But there, smack in the middle of it all, sat an unabashedly populist hit song, a love song... a song that in years to come would be covered by Garth Brooks, of all people.

  • When did you get to be so unabashedly romantic?

  • But you can only generate buzz when you unabashedly put yourself on the line.

    Blog text (24)
  • And their films, like the people themselves, are overtly and unabashedly sentimental.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Whatever the answer to it may be, one thing is certain: Dante is an intensely and unabashedly political writer.

    Academic text (1997)
  • One notable exception here is George Santayana, who unabashedly noted his participation in tourist activities.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Within academe, the connection between work and learning is most unabashedly acknowledged, embraced, and reinforced in community colleges.

    Academic text (1997)
  • On the balcony opposite theirs, an unabashedly fat bikini-clad mom strode up to her wood rail.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Fantaisie Impromptu was a lavish piece, unabashedly pretty, with an extravagant number of notes.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • She unabashedly expressed her feelings during the movie, without worrying about what others thought.

Synonyms

openly
vsunabashedly
303 1.6

To say or do things without hiding feelings

adds specific idea of lacking shame and hesitation beyond simple openness
directly
vsunabashedly
88 1.4

In a clear honest way, saying what you think

is about absence of shame and hesitation rather than only frankness
blatantly
vsunabashedly
58 4.8

In a very obvious and shameless way that offends people

emphasizes lack of hesitation and shame rather than obvious offensiveness
boldly
vsunabashedly
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

focuses on lacking shame and embarrassment rather than merely confidence
straight-up
vsunabashedly
  • Informal
43 7.9

Used to say something is completely honest without exaggeration

highlights no embarrassment or hesitation rather than simple informality
overtly
vsunabashedly
36 3.7

In an open and public way

carries stronger focus on lacking shame and hesitation than mere visibility
outright
vsunabashedly
36 4.3

Directly and openly, without hiding or delay

adds element of no shame or hesitation rather than only directness
confidently
vsunabashedly
36 2.9

In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid

means absence of shame and hesitation rather than only self assurance
candidly
vsunabashedly
28 4.1

In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts

focuses on no embarrassment or hesitation, not just truthful openness
flat out
vsunabashedly
  • Informal
21 7.0

To say something plainly without hiding feelings

is about lack of shame and hesitation rather than only blunt directness
shamelessly
vsunabashedly
19 3.9

In a way that shows no shame

adds sense of no hesitation as well as lacking shame
brazenly
vsunabashedly
9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

is similar but highlights absence of hesitation and embarrassment generally
unapologetically
vsunabashedly
8 6.4

In a clear open way that shows no regret or shame

focuses on absence of embarrassment and hesitation rather than only regret
forthrightly
vsunabashedly
7 6.7

In a direct and honest way without hiding anything

adds lack of shame and hesitation, not only plain honesty
straight-out
vsunabashedly
4 6.1

Completely direct with no doubt or excuse

is focused more on lacking shame and hesitation than mere bluntness
unashamedly
vsunabashedly
4 4.9

In a way that shows the person is not embarrassed

also emphasizes absence of hesitation as well as lack of shame
unreservedly
vsunabashedly
3 7.1

Completely and without holding back

includes lack of shame as well as being without hesitation
without batting an eye
vsunabashedly
  • Informal
1 6.6

Without showing surprise or worry

is about lacking shame and embarrassment rather than only not reacting
avowedly
vsunabashedly
  • Formal
1 7.7

In an open and clear way, as when someone says or admits something

focuses on absence of shame and hesitation rather than simple admission
unblushingly
vsunabashedly
8.9

Without feeling embarrassed or ashamed

emphasizes lack of hesitation rather than only absence of blushing
barefacedly
vsunabashedly
9.2

Openly and without shame

focuses more on lack of hesitation than bold theatrical openness
uninhibitedly
vsunabashedly
7.5

Without holding back feelings or actions

stresses absence of shame and hesitation rather than only freedom
outrightly
vsunabashedly
6.0

In a complete and direct way, without any doubt

emphasizes lack of shame and embarrassment in addition to being unhesitating
forwardly
vsunabashedly
  • Archaic
7.2

In a direct and bold way

stresses lack of embarrassment and hesitation rather than pushy boldness

Antonyms

14 3.2

In a slow, unsure way because of doubt

How Embarrassed

sheepishly
11 5.1
awkwardly
38 2.7
unabashedly
11 7.5
boldly
54 3.3

Surface Forms

unabashedly positive

Morphology

unabashedly = unabashed (transparent) = un + abash + ed + ly

The adverb is formed in the regular way from the adjective 'unabashed' by adding '-ly'.

Etymology

Unabashedly breaks down into un- ('not'), abashed (from the idea of being 'ashamed' or 'embarrassed', and related to the common word bashful) and -ly (which makes it an adverb). So, to act unabashedly is to do something 'not embarrassed' or without shame.