unashamedly

Thân thiện

He unashamedly admitted his mistake to the entire group.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that shows no guilt, embarrassment, or regret for one's actions, attitudes, or feelings.

Usage

The adverb "unashamedly" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to emphasize that the action or quality is expressed openly and without any sense of shame. It often carries a tone of defiance, confidence, or simple honesty.

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • She unashamedly admitted her mistake to the entire team.
  • He unashamedly enjoys watching romantic comedies.
• Modifying an adjective:
  • The decor was unashamedly extravagant.
  • He is unashamedly ambitious in his career goals.

Advanced Usage

• "unashamedly" + [one's own]: Used to emphasize personal ownership of a feeling or trait.
  • She is unashamedly herself, never pretending to be someone else.
• In a contrasting or concessive structure to highlight a defiant stance.
  • The film is sentimental, and unashamedly so.

Variants and Related Words

• Unashamed (adjective): Not feeling or showing shame or embarrassment.
  • She gave an unashamed smile.
• Shamelessly (adverb): While similar, "shamelessly" often implies a stronger negative judgment, suggesting a lack of propriety or conscience that "unashamedly" may not.
• Boldly (adverb): With confidence and courage; can be a synonym in contexts of defiance.
• Openly (adverb): Without concealment or deception; a more neutral synonym.

Synonyms

• Without shame
• Openly
• Blatantly
• Brazenly (has a stronger negative connotation)

Antonyms

• Ashamedly
• Shamefacedly
• Sheepishly
• Guiltily

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without shame
   • he unashamedly abandoned the project when he realized he would not gain from it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• shamelessly
• barefacedly