unabashed

IPA/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
KK[ˌʌnəbˈæʃt]IPA/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/

unabashed — adjective

  • unabashedpositive
  • more unabashedcomparative
  • most unabashedsuperlative

1. openly and confidently showing feelings or opinions that other people might hide

1.形容詞B2
釋義

openly and confidently showing feelings or opinions that other people might hide out of embarrassment or fear of what others think

例句

Tamar gave an unabashed laugh when the waiter dropped the tray.

unabashed + noun (attributive: unabashed laugh)

Caleb was unabashed about his love for old romantic movies.

be + unabashed + about (predicative with preposition)

同義詞
  • unashamed

    very close in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts

  • unapologetic

    emphasises refusal to say sorry rather than lack of embarrassment

  • brazen

    more negative; suggests boldness that crosses into rudeness

  • audacious

    emphasises daring and willingness to take risks, not just lack of shame

反義詞
  • embarrassed

    feeling shame or discomfort about one's actions or situation

  • self-conscious

    overly aware of how others might judge or see you

  • abashed

    the direct opposite; embarrassed or ashamed, though now rare in everyday use

文法句型

be + unabashed

unabashed + noun

unabashed + about

用法筆記

Describes a person's outward attitude — they show no sign of embarrassment in situations where others would hesitate. Not the same as 'shameless', which carries a negative judgement; 'unabashed' is usually neutral or admiring.

常見錯誤

❌He was unabashed of his mistake.
✅He was unabashed about his mistake.
💡the correct preposition is 'about', not 'of'.
❌The thief was unabashed when caught.
✅The thief was unrepentant when caught.
💡'unabashed' is about embarrassment, not moral regret; for serious wrongdoing, use 'unrepentant' or 'shameless'.