self-confessed
By own admission
Self-confessed describes someone who openly admits to being something, usually negative or unflattering: a self-confessed workaholic, a self-confessed snob.
The term emphasizes that no one else made the accusation—the person volunteered it.
Sometimes used with pride, sometimes with sheepishness: I'm a self-confessed coffee addict.
Openly acknowledged as true
- professedDeclared openly, perhaps falsely
- declaredStated with authority
- self-declaredAnnounced by oneself
- self-proclaimedDeclared without outside validation
acknowledged · admitted · self-identified · self-styled · owned · conceded · disclosed · revealed
Feeling no shame
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
- brazenShamelessly bold
blatant · overt · open · forthright · transparent · candid · frank · upfront
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
- penitentOne showing remorse
- contriteFeeling guilt over misdeeds
- ruefulExpressing sorrowful repentance
- apologeticExpressing regret for wrongdoing
repentant · guilt-ridden · conscience-stricken · self-incriminating · culpable · blameworthy · mea culpa · atoning
avowed
Openly acknowledged as true
- professedDeclared openly, perhaps falsely
- declaredStated with authority
- self-declaredAnnounced by oneself
self-proclaimed · acknowledged · admitted · self-identified · self-styled · owned · conceded · disclosed · revealed · announced
unabashed
Feeling no shame
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
brazen · blatant · overt · open · forthright · transparent · candid · frank · upfront · unconcealed
remorseful
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
apologetic · repentant · guilt-ridden · conscience-stricken · self-incriminating · culpable · blameworthy · mea culpa · atoning · regretful
confess, confession, confessed, confessor, confesses, confessional, unselfconscious, unselfconsciously