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ashamed Antonyms

Opposite of ashamed

Because the opposite of ashamed shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling embarrassed, guilty, or remorseful because of one's own actions, characteristics, or associations.

Usage Example

"He felt deeply proud of how impatiently he had spoken to his younger brother."

Strongest
proud
unashamed
shameless
Strong
unapologetic
impenitent
unrepentant

• adjective (Context 2)

Reluctant or unwilling to do something through fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or social disapproval.

Usage Example

"She was never eager to ask questions in class when she did not understand the lecture."

Strong
eager
bold
unafraid
confident

Similar words to ashamed

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

embarrassed
guilty
mortified
remorseful
reluctant
humiliated
shamefaced
contrite
See all synonyms of ashamed

• Nearby Words

asexual
asexuality
asexually
ashamed
ashamedly
ashcan
ashen

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