unblushing

adjective

ˌən-ˈblə-shiŋ How to pronounce unblushing (audio)
Definition of unblushingnext
as in unabashed
not embarrassed or ashamed an unblushing patriotism that is manifested in the family's public display of the flag

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblushing
  1. unabashed
  2. unembarrassed
  3. shameless
  4. proud
  5. unashamed
Adjective
  • David Andrew Morton as Lank Hawkins finds humor in the character’s unabashed anger.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • One egregious example is his close relationship with Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr, whose unabashed attempts to gain Musk’s favor ultimately got him the job.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Definition of unabashed
Adjective
  • The passions are big and unembarrassed.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The Wendy Eisenberg of Wendy Eisenberg is newly unafraid of love songs, or at least unembarrassed by their proclamations.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of unembarrassed
Adjective
  • Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • But it’s also used a little too freely to tell, not show, making things a little too easy for the most shameless second-screen viewers out there.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of shameless
Adjective
  • So is the proud Iranian diaspora showing up en masse to mostly support Team Melli twice, in draws with New Zealand and Belgium.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Andres Guardado, the former Deportivo La Coruna and Real Betis midfielder, was always proud to have 20 photos of Messi and him together on the pitch.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen is an outspoken Christian who has been unashamed to share his faith and conservative thoughts.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Dramatic currents, once suppressed, here bloom unashamed.
    — Russell Platt, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Definition of unashamed
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“Unblushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblushing. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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