Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an unabashed manner; without shame, embarrassment, or hesitation: The word describes acting or speaking with complete confidence and lack of inhibition, showing no signs of being ashamed or self-conscious.

Usage

• The adverb "unabashedly" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe an action done with boldness and without concealment of one's feelings or opinions.
• It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize a complete lack of shame or restraint.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • She unabashedly stated her controversial opinion to the entire committee.
  • He laughed unabashedly at his own mistake, which put everyone at ease.
  • The artist is unabashedly proud of her latest work.

Advanced Usage

• "unabashedly + Adjective": Often used to intensify an adjective, describing a quality displayed without any attempt to hide it.
  • He is unabashedly ambitious in his career goals.
  • The decor was unabashedly extravagant.

Variants and Related Words

• Unabashed (adjective): Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
  • She gave an unabashed grin.
• Abashed (adjective): Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed. (This is the root word with the opposite meaning).
  • He was abashed by his error.

Synonyms

• Shamelessly: Behaving in a way that shows no shame, often with a negative connotation.
• Boldly: In a confident and courageous manner.
• Unashamedly: Without feeling ashamed or guilty.
• Openly: Without concealment or deception.

Antonyms

• Abashedly: In a manner showing embarrassment or shame.
• Sheepishly: In a manner showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of confidence.
• Bashfully: In a shy or timid manner.

Adverb

1. in an unabashed manner
   • unabashedly, he asked for more