Synonyms of shameless

shameless

adjective

ˈshām-ləs 

1

as in unabashed

not embarrassed or ashamed

she's truly shameless in the seemingly endless self-promotion of herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unabashed
• proud
• unashamed
• unembarrassed
• unblushing
• prideful
• brazen
• impudent
• insolent
• cheeky
• unapologetic
• saucy
• brassy
• undaunted
• unrepentant
• unflinching
• undeterred
• remorseless
• bold
• unblinking
• undismayed
• impenitent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ashamed
• embarrassed
• sheepish
• shamefaced
• abashed
• shamed
• hangdog
• confused
• discomfited
• mortified
• nonplussed
• disconcerted
• confounded
• flustered
• sorry
• apologetic
• repentant
• remorseful
• contrite
• penitent
• discountenanced
• rattled
• fazed

2

as in ruthless

not sorry for having done wrong

a shameless exploiter of impoverished workers in overseas sweatshops

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• cruel
• unrepentant
• unashamed
• remorseless
• immoral
• impenitent
• evil
• merciless
• vicious
• pitiless
• nefarious
• vile
• villainous
• iniquitous
• unmerciful
• callous
• unrighteous
• heartless
• wicked
• compassionless
• soulless
• unregenerate
• inhuman
• inhumane
• obdurate
• reprobate
• unfeeling
• hard-hearted
• cold-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• ashamed
• sorry
• apologetic
• regretful
• repentant
• remorseful
• rueful
• contrite
• penitent
• shamed
• sympathetic
• charitable
• compunctious
• warm
• sensitive
• shamefaced
• compassionate
• merciful
• humane
• hangdog
• tender
• softhearted
• warmhearted
• tenderhearted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shameless

Less of a reboot than a shameless do-over, Marc Webb‘s first Spider-Man film tells a more protracted origin story, with half the fun and twice the self-importance (the film earns a rare dead-dad hat trick). — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026

Charli’s shameless celebration of her taste comes as AI companies are promising everyone can be an artist. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

There are numerous forces, therefore, that should compel FIFA to rein in its shameless pursuit of ticketing revenue — including the simple fact that there is less wealth in Spain, Portugal and Morocco than there is in North America. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Instead, graft has become even more shameless, and the sums involved are growing exponentially larger. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026