unabashed

/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/

ADJECTIVE

1. Not feeling embarrassed or disconcerted

Not embarrassed, ashamed, or disturbed by something that might ordinarily cause discomfort or self-consciousness.

1.1. Being unashamed or free from embarrassment

Showing no embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness about one's behavior, feelings, appearance, or circumstances.

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Examples

  • Despite the criticism, she remained unabashed in her pursuit of unconventional artistic expression.
  • The young poet shared her deeply personal verses with unabashed vulnerability.
  • He was unabashed about admitting his mistakes in front of the entire team.
  • She gave an unabashed smile when everyone praised her performance.
  • The comedian delivered his jokes with unabashed confidence.

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1.2. Showing boldness without shame

Displaying audacious, brazen, or openly confident behavior without hesitation or concern about social disapproval.

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  • apologetic
  • contrite
  • penitent
  • remorseful
  • repentant
  • sorry

Examples

  • The politician made an unabashed appeal for public support.
  • His unabashed confidence impressed some people but irritated others.
  • She expressed her opinion with unabashed boldness.
  • The entrepreneur took an unabashed approach to promoting his unconventional ideas.
  • His unabashed remarks surprised everyone at the formal meeting.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Openly expressed or not concealed

Describing actions, emotions, or facts that are openly displayed rather than hidden, disguised, or suppressed.

2.1. Open and undisguised expression

Describing feelings, attitudes, or actions that are expressed openly and without concealment or an attempt to hide their nature.

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  • concealed
  • disguised
  • hidden
  • covert

Examples

  • The company displayed unabashed enthusiasm for its new product.
  • His unabashed admiration for the artist was evident to everyone.
  • The organization showed unabashed support for the proposed reforms.
  • She spoke with unabashed honesty about the difficulties facing the community.
  • The campaign featured an unabashed celebration of creativity and individuality.

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