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unashamed

/ˌʌn.əˈʃeɪmd/
un · a · shamed
Adverb:unashamedly
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• adjective

1

Feeling or showing no guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about one's actions, beliefs, or identity; openly and boldly honest.

Example

"He remained unashamed of his humble beginnings even after achieving widespread professional success."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unashamed' and 'shameless' share similar roots, 'unashamed' typically carries a positive or neutral connotation of self-acceptance and honesty, whereas 'shameless' carries a strongly negative connotation of lacking moral restraint or decency.

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unartfully
unarticulated
unartistic
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unashamedly
unasked
unassailably

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