unblushing
Showing no shame
Unblushing means showing no shame or embarrassment, especially when shame might be expected.
An unblushing liar tells falsehoods without flinching.
An unblushing admission is made openly, without apology.
The word often carries a note of disapproval—suggesting someone ought to blush but doesn't: She accepted the praise with unblushing confidence.
Shamelessly bold
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
audacious · impudent · insolent · brash · defiant · impertinent · cheeky · presumptuous
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
unflappable · self-possessed · assured · unembarrassed · collected · undaunted · unperturbed · steady
Shamelessly bold
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
- exhibitionistOne who exposes themselves
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
improper · unseemly · bold · forward · risque · provocative · uninhibited · flaunting
Honest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- directUndeviating or to guide
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
plain-spoken · unvarnished · unreserved · upfront · straightforward · unequivocal · explicit · transparent
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- unabashedFeeling no shame
barefaced · audacious · impudent · insolent · brash · defiant · impertinent · cheeky · presumptuous · bold-faced
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
unfazed · unflappable · self-possessed · assured · unembarrassed · collected · undaunted · unperturbed · steady · cool
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
- exhibitionistOne who exposes themselves
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
indelicate · improper · unseemly · bold · forward · risque · provocative · uninhibited · flaunting · ostentatious
candid
Honest and direct
outspoken · plain-spoken · unvarnished · unreserved · upfront · straightforward · unequivocal · explicit · transparent · open
unblushingashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
blushing · embarrassed · shamefaced · shamed · mortified
unblushingremorseful
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
contrite · repentant · penitent · sorry · apologetic
unblushingflustered
Nervously upset and confused
disconcerted · rattled · nonplussed · fazed · confounded