unashamed

/ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnəʃˈemd] /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnəʃˈemd] /ˌən-ə-ˈshāmd How to pronounce unashamed (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unashamed — adjective

  • unashamedpositive
  • more unashamedcomparative
  • most unashamedsuperlative

1. feeling or showing no embarrassment, guilt, or regret about something you do, be

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling or showing no embarrassment, guilt, or regret about something you do, believe, or are — even if other people might disapprove of it.

例句

Mert danced to cheesy pop music in public, unashamed of who might see him.

unashamed about + [something others might mock]

The documentary gave an unashamed look at life inside the refugee camp.

同義詞
  • shameless

    more negative — implies a moral flaw or lack of decency, whereas 'unashamed' can be neutral or even positive

  • unabashed

    focuses on staying calm and confident in an awkward social situation, rather than a general attitude

  • bold

    emphasises courage or confidence in being open, often about something that requires nerve

  • proud

    positive — suggests satisfaction and self-respect rather than simply a lack of shame

反義詞
  • ashamed

    feeling embarrassment or guilt about something

  • embarrassed

    feeling awkward or self-conscious in a social situation

文法句型

unashamed + about + noun/gerund

unashamed + of + noun

unashamed + to + verb

unashamed + that + clause

用法筆記

Often modifies nouns like 'admission', 'display', 'joy', 'pride', or 'attempt' to signal openness about something potentially controversial. Can describe both a person's character ('He is unashamed') and a single action or thing ('an unashamed attempt').

常見錯誤

❌I felt unashamed about burning the toast.
✅I was not ashamed about burning the toast.
💡'unashamed' describes a stable attitude or character trait, not a passing feeling about a minor mistake.
❌She was unashamed for her behaviour.
✅She was unashamed of her behaviour.
💡use 'of' (or 'about'), not 'for', after 'unashamed'.