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unashamedly

unashamedly

4 4.9
In a way that shows the person is not embarrassed
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdli/
translation icon : desvergonzadamente
  • She spoke unashamedly about her struggles with anxiety, encouraging others to share their own experiences.

But Facebook is just unashamedly always right.

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Examples

  • Enjoy, and be warned that the below points and quotes are unashamedly self-serving.

    Blog text (25)
  • Four faces turned on me and stated unashamedly that they believed.

    Blog text (14)
  • King David knew what it meant to dance unashamedly before his God.

    Blog text (21)
  • But Facebook is just unashamedly always right.

  • I reserve the right to unashamedly change the rules as I go along.

    Blog text (25)
  • I have heard she did this unashamedly at a recent concert.

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  • When our values are clearly and unashamedly articulated, we win.

    Blog text (10)
  • I love Regina Spektor unashamedly, and as a bonus, she always seems like a super nice person.

    Blog text (20)
  • "Our most recent singles have been unashamedly geared to the dance floor," says Harriman.

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  • Johnny's profitable pursuits of drink, game, and business wove unashamedly into the community fabric.

    Academic text (1990)

Synonyms

openly
vsunashamedly
303 1.6

To say or do things without hiding feelings

focuses specifically on absence of shame rather than mere frankness
blatantly
vsunashamedly
58 4.8

In a very obvious and shameless way that offends people

lacks the offensive or obvious tone and keeps to no shame
boldly
vsunashamedly
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

is about lack of shame rather than courage or confident action
overtly
vsunashamedly
36 3.7

In an open and public way

adds the idea of no shame to mere visibility or openness
candidly
vsunashamedly
28 4.1

In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts

differs by centring on no shame rather than plain honesty
shamelessly
vsunashamedly
19 3.9

In a way that shows no shame

has identical meaning and the same open lack of shame
unabashedly
vsunashamedly
11 7.5

Without shame or embarrassment

is the same lack of shame but used generally for actions and feelings
brazenly
vsunashamedly
9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

focuses more on lack of shame without necessarily showing boldness
unapologetically
vsunashamedly
8 6.4

In a clear open way that shows no regret or shame

focuses on absence of shame rather than refusal to apologize
unreservedly
vsunashamedly
3 7.1

Completely and without holding back

is more about the lack of shame than general openness or fullness
unselfconsciously
vsunashamedly
1 6.6

Acting naturally without worrying about what other people think

is about not feeling shame specifically, not only comfort or ease
unblushingly
vsunashamedly
8.9

Without feeling embarrassed or ashamed

is broader, covering no shame or embarrassment beyond visible reactions
barefacedly
vsunashamedly
9.2

Openly and without shame

centres on absence of shame rather than deliberate boldness
uninhibitedly
vsunashamedly
7.5

Without holding back feelings or actions

highlights absence of shame rather than simply being unrestrained

Antonyms

10 3.4

In a way that makes people feel guilty or embarrassed

1 6.8

In a way that shows you feel shame

How Shameless

brazenly
9 6.8
unashamedly
4 4.9
boldly
54 3.3
modestly
28 3.1

Surface Forms

unashamedly positive
unashamedlier comparative
unashamedliest superlative

Morphology

unashamedly = unashamed (transparent) = un + ashamed + ly

The adverbial form is derived directly from the adjective 'unashamed'.

Etymology

The word unashamedly is built from un- meaning 'not', ashamed meaning 'feeling shame', and the ending -ly that makes it describe how something is done. Imagine someone speaking proudly with their head up — they act 'not feeling shame'. So, to do something unashamedly is to show no embarrassment about it.