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shame·less (sh m l s)adj.1. Feeling no shame; impervious to disgrace. 2. Marked by a lack of shame: a shameless lie.
shame less·ly adv. shame less·ness n. Synonyms: shameless, brazen, barefaced, brash1, impudent, unblushing These adjectives apply to that which defies social or moral proprieties and is marked by a bold lack of shame. Shameless implies a lack of modesty, sense of decency, or regard for others' rights or feelings: a shameless liar; a shameless accusation. Brazen suggests flagrant, insolent audacity: a brazen impostor; brazen arrogance. Barefaced specifies undisguised brazenness: a barefaced hypocrite; a barefaced lie. Brash stresses impetuousness, lack of tact, and often crass indifference to consequences or to considerations of decency: a brash newcomer; brash demands. Impudent suggests offensive boldness or effrontery: an impudent student; an impudent misrepresentation. Unblushing implies an inappropriate lack of shame or embarrassment: an unblushing apologist; unblushing obsequiousness. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | shamelessness - behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shameboldness, hardihood, hardiness, daring - the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart" |
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