Unabashed
/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
Definitions
Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
Not embarrassed or ashamed.
He was unabashed in his admiration for the painting.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're telling a story, and you're not even slightly embarrassed about the part where you tripped in front of everyone. You're unabashed – you're not shy about it at all, and you keep going!
👶 For kids: When you're unabashed, it means you're not embarrassed or shy about something, like if you sing really loud and don't care who's listening!
More Examples
Despite the criticism, she remained unabashed and continued with her plan.
The child's unabashed curiosity led to many questions.
How It's Used
"She gave an unabashed look at the audience."
"The character's unabashed honesty was both refreshing and disarming."
Idioms & expressions
unabashedly honest
Openly and without shame being truthful.
"The politician was praised for being unabashedly honest about his past mistakes."
From "un-" (not) + "abashed" (ashamed). "Abashed" comes from the Old French word "abasir" meaning to confound or astound.
The word "unabashed" has been in use since the 17th century, with its meaning evolving from its root to encompass a broader sense of lack of embarrassment.
Memory tip
Think of a person who is *un-abashed* by a situation. They are *not* feeling *abashed* (ashamed).