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shameless

/ˈʃeɪm.ləs/
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Adverb:shamelessly
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1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for shameless

• Nearby Words

shameful
shamefully
shamefulness
shameless
shamelessly
shamelessness
shamer

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'scamleas', meaning 'free from shame, modest, or impudent', formed from 'scamu' (shame) and '-leas' (without).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shameless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shameless
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