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unshamed

/ʌnˈʃeɪmd/
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• adjective

1

Not put to shame, disgraced, or humiliated; free from dishonor or reproach.

Example

"Despite the harsh public criticism, the scholar emerged from the debate with his reputation unshamed."

2

Feeling or showing no shame, guilt, or embarrassment; unashamed.

Example

"She spoke with unshamed candor about her humble beginnings and early struggles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, "unashamed" is the standard term for feeling no shame, whereas "unshamed" is rarer and typically means not having been subjected to disgrace or humiliation by others.

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unshakable
unshakably
unshaken
unshamed
unshaped
unshapely
unshared

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unshamed, equivalent to the prefix un- ("not") + shamed, the past participle of shame, from Old English scamian.

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