as in unabashed
not embarrassed or ashamed
he seemed thoroughly unembarrassed by his sycophantic behavior at the company party
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Recent Examples of unembarrassed
And her performance is brave, but more for its rawness, its unembarrassed self-referentiality, and its balls-to-the-wall insanity — at one point, Moore’s face, buried in prosthetics and makeup, erupts from her own back in a silent, open-mouthed scream.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 20 May 2024
The novel runs on that energy — heady, unembarrassed joy; the dork sublime — and, in particular, the high of finding a kindred spirit.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Wilt, being unembarrassed and unashamed of his own desires, created an environment where other stars were able to demand their share of the pie.
—Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
The other actors are professional, but their effect is muted by Hunter’s deliberate remoteness — the unembarrassed self-pity that does not advance the deep empathy summoned by more-skillful gay playwrights of an earlier era such as Terence Rattigan, William Inge, and Tennessee Williams.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 20 May 2024
The novel runs on that energy — heady, unembarrassed joy; the dork sublime — and, in particular, the high of finding a kindred spirit.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Wilt, being unembarrassed and unashamed of his own desires, created an environment where other stars were able to demand their share of the pie.
—Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
The other actors are professional, but their effect is muted by Hunter’s deliberate remoteness — the unembarrassed self-pity that does not advance the deep empathy summoned by more-skillful gay playwrights of an earlier era such as Terence Rattigan, William Inge, and Tennessee Williams.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unembarrassed
Adjective
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Lindal remains Libertyville’s unabashed defensive stopper.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Both musicals are an unabashed testament to the power of love and honoring your true self.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pérez feels Chicagoans should be proud that their city will host the North American premiere of this production.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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So for him, super proud of him and for him first and foremost.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And yet Melissa McCarthy’s gut-busting bridesmaid, Megan, went the extra mile down the path of crazy, from her unabashed man-hunting to her unashamed puppy kidnapping.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Rickey was unashamed of his brilliance, which meant he couldn’t be dissuaded from proclaiming it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Trump's push for a shameless landgrab in Gaza underscores the basic moral integrity that our country has lost.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The plot is slender and shameless, as the streetwise Anuja navigates a realm of Dickensian adults — some looking to exploit her, others determined to steer Anuja to a better future.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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