unashamed
Boldly without guilt
Unashamed describes someone who feels no shame, embarrassment, or guilt about something that others might consider shameful or improper.
The word often carries a note of defiance or boldness: She was unashamed of her working-class roots.
Unlike shameless, which tends toward criticism, unashamed can be neutral or even admiring, suggesting confidence or authenticity rather than moral failing.
He made an unashamed appeal for donations.
Showing no remorse
- brazenShamelessly bold
- boldCourageous and daring
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
flagrant · blatant · unabashed · unblushing · immodest · brash · forward · presumptuous
Honest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- frankOpen and direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
- openNot closed
transparent · unreserved · blunt · plain-spoken · upfront · straightforward · sincere · genuine
Plainly apparent to all
unmasked · uncovered · visible · evident · manifest · apparent · undisguised · unconcealed
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- secureProtected from harm
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- empoweredGiven power to act
assertive · self-reliant · fearless · undaunted · assured · composed · collected · unflinching
Feeling superior to others
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- self-respectingHaving personal dignity
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
exultant · glorious · undiminished · celebratory · affirming · embracing · owning · visible
unapologetic
Showing no remorse
barefaced · flagrant · blatant · unabashed · unblushing · immodest · brash · forward · presumptuous · impudent
candid
Honest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- frankOpen and direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
open · transparent · unreserved · blunt · plain-spoken · upfront · straightforward · sincere · genuine · guileless
overt
Plainly apparent to all
unveiled · unmasked · uncovered · visible · evident · manifest · apparent · undisguised · unconcealed · bare
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- secureProtected from harm
- self-possessedCalm and confident
empowered · assertive · self-reliant · fearless · undaunted · assured · composed · collected · unflinching · unshaken
prideful
Feeling superior to others
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- self-respectingHaving personal dignity
- honorableHaving high moral standards
triumphant · exultant · glorious · undiminished · celebratory · affirming · embracing · owning · visible · vocal
unashamedashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
embarrassed · shamefaced · mortified · humiliated · abashed