Synonyms of unabashed

unabashed

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈbasht 

as in unashamed

not embarrassed or ashamed

unabashed by their booing and hissing, he continued with his musical performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unabashed

Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

For starters, Drive’s dreamy and unabashed aestheticism represented a break from the rougher, more visceral films on which Winding Refn had built his reputation. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

She is considered the Canadian equivalent to the Down Under disco queen Kylie Minogue by some, and recalls a young Taylor Swift for her unabashed earnestness. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Tayara poured his unabashed sense of self into AORA, creating an effortless extension of his passions, blending high-octane colors and finishes with sustainable—yet oh so chic—packaging and mindful ingredient sourcing. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

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