MEANING
Not embarrassed, ashamed, or hesitant about openly showing a feeling, belief, or behavior.
Use it for
Use for open confidence or enthusiasm that ignores social disapproval.Show a character owning a preference or belief without embarrassment.
Words that belong together
- unabashed admiration
- unabashed enthusiasm
- unabashed confidence
On the page
She made an unabashed defense of the unpopular decision, meeting every objection with a steady smile.
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Word forms
- Base
- unabashed
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Usage notes
Unabashed concerns freedom from embarrassment, not necessarily freedom from guilt or remorse; context determines whether it sounds admiring or critical.
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