unblushingly
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Definition
Adverb: - In an unashamed or unabashed manner; without showing embarrassment or guilt. The word describes an action performed with a complete lack of shame, modesty, or remorse, often when such a reaction might be expected.
Usage and Examples
The adverb "unblushingly" modifies a verb to describe how an action is done—specifically, without any sign of shame. - The politician unblushingly repeated the lie he had been caught telling just days before. - She unblushingly claimed credit for the entire project, ignoring the team's contributions.
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize brazen or audacious behavior: It often highlights actions considered socially or morally questionable, performed with defiant confidence.
- The company unblushingly raised prices while reporting record profits.
Variants and Related Words
- Unblushing (adjective): Not feeling or showing shame or embarrassment.
- He told the story with unblushing pride.
Synonyms
- Shamelessly
- Brazeningly
- Immodestly
- Unabashedly
Antonyms
- Ashamedly
- Bashfully
- Sheepishly
- Guiltily
Adverb
- without blushing
- his principal opponent unblushingly declared victory before the ballots had been counted