shameless

adjective

shame·​less ˈshām-ləs 

1

: having no shame : insensible to disgrace

a shameless braggart

2

: showing lack of shame

the shameless exploitation of workers

shamelessly adverb

shamelessness noun

Synonyms

• unabashed
• proud
• unashamed
• unembarrassed
• unblushing

Examples of shameless in a Sentence

The actor made a shameless plug for his movie.

a shameless display of poor sportsmanship

Recent Examples on the Web

What ensues is an endless cycle of backroom deals and shameless bribes, even costing Charlie his beloved Garbage Pail Kids collection in a scheme that ultimately goes nowhere. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025

First, there was Fargo, which for five seasons across the past decade has managed to feel true to the spirit of the dark, comic crime masterpiece by the Coen brothers — among the most idiosyncratic of modern filmmakers — without playing as a shameless copy. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025

Here’s another shameless lie: The atomic bomb was dropped to save lives. —Noah Hawley, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025

Be shameless in your attempts to cool off: Reddit users suggested soaking clothing (specifically cotton) in cold water before going outside, wearing ice packs or spritzing yourself with water in a spray bottle. —Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shameless

• aimless
• blameless
• nameless

Kids Definition

shameless

adjective

shame·​less ˈshām-ləs 

1

: having no shame

2

: showing lack of shame

shamelessly adverb

shamelessness noun