shameless
Without any embarrassment
Shameless describes someone who acts without shame or embarrassment, even when their behavior would normally warrant it.
A shameless liar lies boldly and without apparent guilt.
Shameless self-promotion is aggressive and unapologetic.
The word carries disapproval—shameless people transgress social norms and don't seem to care: She made a shameless grab for the inheritance.
Shamelessly bold
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
blatant · flagrant · bold-faced · audacious · brash · impudent · insolent · cheeky
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- boldCourageous and daring
- daringAdventurous courage
- brassyBold and tastelessly loud
- gutsyInformally courageous
nervy · ballsy · fearless · outrageous · shocking · scandalous · egregious · bare-knuckled
Openly resisting control
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
- recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to control
obstinate · intransigent · stubborn · unyielding · nonconformist · disobedient · resistant · contrary
Lacking proper restraint
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
- lewdObscenely sexual
- vulgarCrude or indecent
- obsceneGrossly offensive to decency
crass · risque · salacious · licentious · wanton · improper · indelicate · unseemly
Lacking self-conscious discomfort
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
- guilt-freeWithout remorse or shame
- consciencelessHaving no moral sense
- untroubledFree from disturbance
unconcerned · nonchalant · insouciant · carefree · blithe · indifferent · unperturbed · cool
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
unapologetic · blatant · flagrant · bold-faced · audacious · brash · impudent · insolent · cheeky · sassy
audacious
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
gutsy · nervy · ballsy · fearless · outrageous · shocking · scandalous · egregious · bare-knuckled · in-your-face
defiant
Openly resisting control
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
recalcitrant · obstinate · intransigent · stubborn · unyielding · nonconformist · disobedient · resistant · contrary · remorseless
immodest
Lacking proper restraint
obscene · crass · risque · salacious · licentious · wanton · improper · indelicate · unseemly · bawdy
unembarrassed
Lacking self-conscious discomfort
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
- guilt-freeWithout remorse or shame
- consciencelessHaving no moral sense
untroubled · unconcerned · nonchalant · insouciant · carefree · blithe · indifferent · unperturbed · cool · unfazed
shamelessashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
shamefaced · embarrassed · mortified · sheepish · abashed
shamelessremorseful
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
contrite · penitent · repentant · guilty · apologetic