unabashed
Without any shame
Unabashed describes someone who shows no embarrassment, shame, or hesitation about something that might typically cause self-consciousness.
An unabashed liar lies without any apparent guilt; an unabashed fan expresses enthusiasm openly and without restraint.
The word often carries a note of boldness or defiance—someone unabashed refuses to be cowed by social pressure or disapproval.
She was unabashed in her criticism of the committee's decision.
Shamelessly bold
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- daringAdventurous courage
intrepid · barefaced · brash · blatant · flagrant · unabated · unblushing · undaunted
Lacking guilt or remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
- unembarrassedLacking self-conscious discomfort
- defiantOpenly resisting control
- remorselessLacking guilt or pity
unreserved · uninhibited · unrestrained · unconcealed · undisguised · unhidden · open · frank
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
unhesitating · unselfconscious · unshakable · secure · steadfast · resolute · composed · self-possessed
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
daring · intrepid · barefaced · brash · blatant · flagrant · unabated · unblushing · undaunted · undeterred
unashamed
Lacking guilt or remorse
- unrepentantFeeling no remorse
- unembarrassedLacking self-conscious discomfort
- defiantOpenly resisting control
remorseless · unreserved · uninhibited · unrestrained · unconcealed · undisguised · unhidden · open · frank · candid
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
unfazed · unhesitating · unselfconscious · unshakable · secure · steadfast · resolute · composed · self-possessed · certain
- shamelessshameless, brazen, barefaced, unapologetic, unrepentant
unabashedashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
abashed · embarrassed · shamefaced · mortified · sheepish