unashamed — feeling or showing no guilt, embarrassment, or regret about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or showing no guilt, embarrassment, or regret about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnəˈʃeɪmd/
Example Sentences
- She was unashamed about eating pizza for breakfast three days in a row.
- The politician remained unashamed despite the scandal.
- He's unashamed of his love for romantic comedies and keeps buying more DVDs.
unashamed
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnəˈʃeɪmd/]
feeling or showing no guilt, embarrassment, or regret about something
Showing no embarrassment or shame
Unashamed, untamed, and unnamed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This word emerged in Middle English through the combination of the prefix un- (meaning 'not' or 'opposite') and ashamed (feeling shame). The root 'shame' derives from Old English 'scamu', which originated from Germanic language family roots, ultimately tracing back to Proto-Germanic *skamaz meaning a feeling of embarrassment or disgrace.
Breakdown
un- (not, opposite) + ashamed (past participle of shame, from Old English 'scamu' of Germanic origin). The formation creates the negation of the emotional state of shame, expressing boldness or lack of embarrassment.
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📝Examples
“She was unashamed about eating pizza for breakfast three days in a row.”
“The politician remained unashamed despite the scandal.”
“He's unashamed of his love for romantic comedies and keeps buying more DVDs.”
“The artist was unashamed of her unconventional painting style.”
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