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unabashedly

/ˌʌn.əˈbæʃ.ɪd.li/
un · a · bash · ed · ly
Adjective:unabashed
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows no embarrassment, shame, or hesitation; openly and unapologetically.

Example

"The director created a musical that is unabashedly nostalgic and optimistic."

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• Rhymes for unabashedly

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'unabashed' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'abash' comes from Anglo-French 'esbaiss-', from Old French 'esbahir' (to astonish or confound), derived from Latin 'ex-' and the expressive exclamation 'bah'.

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