unabashed — not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
Example Sentences
- The politician showed unabashed greed when he asked for a raise during the economic crisis.
- My grandmother has an unabashed love for K-pop despite being 80 years old.
- He was unabashed about his poor cooking skills and proudly served burnt toast.
unabashed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/]
not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
He sang loudly on the subway, completely unabashed by the staring passengers.
Colors clashed and cameras flashed, but she remained unabashed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 16th century as a combination of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'abashed' (embarrassed). 'Abash' derives from the Old French 'esbahir', meaning 'to surprise or astound', ultimately from Frankish origins meaning 'to make astonished'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + abashed (past participle of 'abash', from Old French 'esbahir' meaning 'to surprise or confuse'). The construction literally means 'not embarrassed' or 'not disconcerted'.
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📝Examples
“The politician showed unabashed greed when he asked for a raise during the economic crisis.”
“My grandmother has an unabashed love for K-pop despite being 80 years old.”
“He was unabashed about his poor cooking skills and proudly served burnt toast.”
“She remained unabashed despite making several mistakes during her speech.”
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