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abashedly Antonyms
Opposite of abashedly
Pinning down the opposite of abashedly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In an embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed manner.
Usage Example
"Realizing that he had forgotten his colleague's name during the introduction, he smiled unabashedly and apologized."
Strongest
unabashedly
unashamedly
shamelessly
Strong
brazenly
boldly
confidently
proudly
Similar words to abashedly
Words similar to abashedly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
sheepishly
shamefacedly
ashamedly
self-consciously
awkwardly
guiltily
apologetically
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abashedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abashedly