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shamelessness Antonyms

Opposite of shamelessness

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

The quality or state of lacking a sense of shame, modesty, or remorse; brazenness or audacity.

Usage Example

"The public was appalled by the politician's utter shame in defending the corrupt deal."

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shame
modesty
Strong
remorse
contrition
humility
bashfulness

Similar words to shamelessness

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

brazenness
impudence
effrontery
audacity
insolence
immodesty
gall
nerve
See all synonyms of shamelessness

• Nearby Words

shamefulness
shameless
shamelessly
shamelessness
shamer
shaming
shampoo

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