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unabashed

/ˌʌn.əˈbæʃt/
un · a · bashed
Adverb:unabashedly
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1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

umpteen
umpteenth
umtata
unabashed
unabashedly
unabated
unabating

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'abashed', which derives from Old French 'esbahir' ('to astonish or confound'), built on the natural exclamation of surprise 'bah'.

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