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Unabashedly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unabashedly means acting or speaking without embarrassment, shame, or hesitation. It describes someone who is openly confident or bold, regardless of others' opinions. Example: She unabashedly sang in public.

unabashedly

/**American phonetic transcription:** ˌʌnəˈbæʃtli/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ˌʌnəˈbæʃtli/

Definition:

Without shame or embarrassment; boldly confident.

Synonyms:

shamelessly, boldly, brazenly, confidently, unapologetically

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

shyly, timidly, hesitantly

Common Collocations:

speak unabashedly, laugh unabashedly, admit unabashedly

Derivatives:

unabashed (adj.), unabashedness (n.)

Usage Tips:

Use to describe actions done openly without hesitation or shame.

Common Phrases:

"unabashedly proud, " "unabashedly honest, " "unabashedly enthusiastic"

Etymology:

From *un-* (not) + *abashed* (embarrassed), first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She laughed unabashedly at her own joke.
  • 2. He unabashedly admitted his love for cheesy movies.
  • 3. The artist displayed her work unabashedly despite criticism.
  • 4. They danced unabashedly in the middle of the street.

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