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shameless Antonyms

Opposite of shameless

Pinning down the opposite of shameless 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)

Characterized by or showing a complete lack of shame, modesty, or remorse for improper behavior.

Usage Example

"The politician made a ashamed attempt to take credit for his predecessor's economic reforms."

Strongest
ashamed
modest
Strong
remorseful
contrite
penitent
humble
bashful
Weak
diffident

Similar words to shameless

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

brazen
unashamed
unabashed
blatant
flagrant
impudent
insolent
audacious
See all synonyms of shameless

• Nearby Words

shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless
shamelessly
shamelessness
shamer

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