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unabashed Antonyms

Opposite of unabashed

Pinning down the opposite of unabashed 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)

Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed; openly expressing feelings or opinions without self-consciousness or apology.

Usage Example

"The director is an abashed admirer of classic cinema and frequently pays homage to early silent films in her work."

Strongest
abashed
ashamed
embarrassed
sheepish
Strong
apologetic
self-conscious
timid
diffident

Similar words to unabashed

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

unapologetic
unashamed
undisguised
forthright
bold
brazen
blatant
audacious
See all synonyms of unabashed

• Nearby Words

umber
umpteen
umpteenth
unabashed
unabashedly
unabated
unabating

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