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shamefacedly Antonyms

Opposite of shamefacedly

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

In a manner showing or feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt; sheepishly.

Usage Example

"He shamelessly admitted that he had forgotten to submit the report on time."

Strongest
shamelessly
unashamedly
proudly
Strong
brazenly
unapologetically
boldly

Similar words to shamefacedly

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

sheepishly
ashamedly
abashedly
embarrassedly
guiltily
apologetically
contritely
remorsefully
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shamefacedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shamefacedly
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