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unashamed

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unashamed

1 not embarrassed or ashamed
  • unashamed of her religious beliefs and values
Synonyms of unashamed

shameless, unabashed, unblushing, unembarrassed
Words Related to unashamed

prideful, proud

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

unapologetic, undaunted, undeterred, undismayed

unblinking, unflinching

impenitent, remorseless, unrepentant
Near Antonyms of unashamed

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

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

abashed, ashamed, embarrassed, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced, sheepish
2 not sorry for having done wrong
  • Even after being convicted of housing violations, the slumlord remained as unashamed as ever.
Synonyms of unashamed

impenitent, remorseless, shameless, unrepentant
Words Related to unashamed

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 unashamed

hangdog, shamefaced

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

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

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