shameless

shame·less

adj \ˈshām-ləs\

Definition of SHAMELESS

1

: having no shame : insensible to disgrace <a shameless braggart>

2

: showing lack of shame <the shameless exploitation of the natives>

— shame·less·ly adverb

— shame·less·ness noun

Examples of SHAMELESS

1. The actor made a shameless plug for his movie.
2. a shameless display of poor sportsmanship

First Known Use of SHAMELESS

before 12th century

Related to SHAMELESS

Synonyms: unabashed, unashamed, unblushing, unembarrassed

Antonyms: abashed, ashamed, embarrassed, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced, sheepish

Related Words: prideful, proud; bold, brassy, brazen, cheeky, impudent, insolent, saucy; unapologetic, undaunted, undeterred, undismayed; unblinking, unflinching; impenitent, remorseless, unrepentant

Near Antonyms: confounded, confused, discomfited, disconcerted, discountenanced, fazed, flustered, mortified, nonplussed (also nonplused), rattled; apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, sorry

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Rhymes with SHAMELESS

aimless, blameless, nameless, tameless