unself-conscious

Definition of unself-consciousnext

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Recent Examples of unself-conscious Her version of the middle-aged matron was a gentle innocent who faced the world with an unself-conscious enthusiasm. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unself-conscious
Adjective
  • The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
    Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Horschel consistently chatted up and down the fairways with playing partner Ryan Fox, an affable, unflappable 39-year-old New Zealander.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • His ability to remain unflappable has helped to maximize his potential.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Complemented by the opulent classicism of Dolce & Gabbana, which leaned into its signature Sicilian glamour with precision and refined detail, this week reaffirmed Milan as a place where heritage and innovation coexist with unshakable confidence.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Dubai has prided itself with its unshakable security and safety.
    Dana Khraiche, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The vainglorious demands of one man who can’t read a map? Concerned leaders in both parties should explain to the citizens of the United States how much peril Trump is courting.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The attention to amusing detail is evident throughout, from the vainglorious mayor’s ample display of chest fur to the very long wintry outfit Gary De’Snake wears in snowy conditions.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Woods kept everyone guessing — a favorite hobby of his — with one word and a smug grin last week at Riviera when he was asked if playing in the Masters was off the table.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Unself-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unself-conscious. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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