unshamed

Feeling no guilt

Unshamed means feeling or showing no shame, whether because one has done nothing shameful or because one refuses to accept shame others might impose: She was unshamed by the gossip.

The word can suggest either innocence or defiance, depending on context.

Less common than its opposite, ashamed.

unapologetic

unapologetic

Showing no remorse

unabashed · uncontrite · unblushing · brazen · unregretful · hardened · incorrigible · defiant · unflinching · unbowed

bold

fearless

Lacking any apprehension

audacious · intrepid · dauntless · undaunted · gutsy · plucky · outspoken · forthright · candid · unafraid

proud

dignified

Composed and respectable

confident · honorable · upright · worthy · noble · prideful · assured · self-assured · poised · secure

defiant

resistant

Withstanding external forces

recalcitrant · nonconformist · dissenting · challenging · obstinate · contrary · unyielding · unbending · unintimidated · uncowed

Opposites
emotional state regarding shame

unshamedshamed

Made to feel disgrace

ashamed · mortified · humiliated · shamefaced · embarrassed

social standing/honor

unshameddisgraced

Brought into shame

dishonored · degraded · discredited · stigmatized · tarnished

Family

shame, ashamed, disgrace, shameful, shamed, shaming, shameless, unashamed, shamefully

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G