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abashed Antonyms

Opposite of abashed

Pinning down the opposite of abashed requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness, especially in the presence of others.

Usage Example

"He looked slightly unabashed when the teacher pointed out the obvious mistake in his calculation."

Strongest
unabashed
unashamed
unembarrassed
shameless
brazen
Strong
poised
confident
self-assured

Similar words to abashed

Words similar to abashed shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

embarrassed
ashamed
sheepish
discomfited
mortified
chagrined
self-conscious
disconcerted
See all synonyms of abashed

• Nearby Words

abandoner
abandonment
abash
abashed
abashedly
abashment
abate

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abashed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abashed
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