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adjective un·blush·ing \ˌən-ˈblə-shiŋ\

Definition of unblushing

  1. 1 :  not blushing

  2. 2 :  shameless, unabashed unblushing greed

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  1. an unblushing patriotism that is manifested in the family's public display of the flag

First Known Use of unblushing

1567

unblushing Synonyms

Synonyms
shameless, unashamed, unabashed, 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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