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unblushing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unblushing

not embarrassed or ashamed
  • an unblushing patriotism that is manifested in the family's public display of the flag
Synonyms of unblushing

shameless, unabashed, unashamed, unembarrassed
Words Related to unblushing

prideful, proud

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

unapologetic, undaunted, undeterred, undismayed

unblinking, unflinching

impenitent, remorseless, unrepentant
Near Antonyms of unblushing

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

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

abashed, ashamed, embarrassed, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced, sheepish

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