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shameless

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of shameless

1 not embarrassed or ashamed
  • She's truly shameless in the seemingly endless self-promotion of herself.
Synonyms of shameless

unabashed, unashamed, unblushing, unembarrassed
Words Related to shameless

prideful, proud

bold, brassy, brazen, cheeky, impudent, insolent, saucy

unapologetic, undaunted, undeterred, undismayed

unblinking, unflinching

impenitent, remorseless, unrepentant
Near Antonyms of shameless

confounded, confused, discomfited, disconcerted, discountenanced, fazed, flustered, mortified, nonplussed (also nonplused), rattled

apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, sorry
Antonyms of shameless

abashed, ashamed, embarrassed, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced, sheepish
2 not sorry for having done wrong
  • a shameless exploiter of impoverished workers in overseas sweatshops
Synonyms of shameless

impenitent, remorseless, unashamed, unrepentant
Words Related to shameless

compassionless, cruel, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful

evil, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, reprobate, unregenerate, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked

callous, cold-blooded, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, soulless, unfeeling
Near Antonyms of shameless

hangdog, shamefaced

charitable, compassionate, humane, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted
Antonyms of shameless

apologetic, ashamed, compunctious, contrite, guilty, penitent, regretful, remorseful, repentant, rueful, shamed, sorry

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  1. See words that rhyme with shameless Dictionary: Definition of shameless Spanish Central: Translation of shameless Nglish: Translation of shameless for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of shameless for Arabic speakers

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