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unabashed

American  
[uhn-uh-basht] / ˌʌn əˈbæʃt /

adjective

  1. not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position.


unabashed British  
/ ˌʌnəˈbæʃt /

adjective

  1. not ashamed, embarrassed, or ill at ease

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Other Word Forms

  • unabashedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of unabashed

un- 1 + abashed

Example Sentences

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She finds the unabashed escapism in micro-dramas appealing, especially when so much of the news feels "scary and worrisome".

From BBC

His unabashed patriotism was as inspiring as his winning overtime goal for the Olympic hockey gold medal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marketers, in short, know their audience, and they are unabashed in showing it.

From Salon

Her unabashed nature modeled an energy, if not a humorous script, when I returned to work after what seemed to some a mysterious six-month absence.

From Los Angeles Times

The unabashed, idiosyncratic freedom that Gladys exudes is likely part of what has endeared her to audiences.

From Los Angeles Times