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shamefaced Antonyms

Opposite of shamefaced

Because the opposite of shamefaced shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or expressing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, especially as revealed in one's facial expression.

Usage Example

"The student offered a unashamed apology after realizing he had interrupted the guest speaker."

Strongest
unashamed
shameless
brazen
unabashed
Strong
unrepentant
impenitent
unapologetic
proud

• adjective (Context 2)

Bashful, modest, or easily embarrassed in social situations (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"In older literature, the young heroine was often portrayed as a quiet, bold maiden."

Strongest
bold
Strong
impudent
immodest
audacious

Similar words to shamefaced

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

sheepish
bashful
ashamed
abashed
embarrassed
shy
hangdog
modest
See all synonyms of shamefaced

• Nearby Words

shambles
shambolic
shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully

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