Synonyms of shameless

shameless

adjective

ˈshām-ləs 

1

as in unabashed

not embarrassed or ashamed

she's truly shameless in the seemingly endless self-promotion of herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unabashed
• proud
• unashamed
• unembarrassed
• unblushing
• prideful
• brazen
• impudent
• insolent
• cheeky
• unapologetic
• saucy
• brassy
• undaunted
• unrepentant
• unflinching
• undeterred
• remorseless
• bold
• unblinking
• undismayed
• impenitent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ashamed
• embarrassed
• sheepish
• shamefaced
• abashed
• shamed
• hangdog
• confused
• discomfited
• mortified
• nonplussed
• disconcerted
• confounded
• flustered
• sorry
• apologetic
• repentant
• remorseful
• penitent
• contrite
• nonplused
• discountenanced
• rattled
• fazed

2

as in ruthless

not sorry for having done wrong

a shameless exploiter of impoverished workers in overseas sweatshops

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• cruel
• unrepentant
• unashamed
• remorseless
• immoral
• impenitent
• evil
• merciless
• vicious
• pitiless
• nefarious
• vile
• villainous
• iniquitous
• unmerciful
• callous
• unrighteous
• heartless
• wicked
• compassionless
• soulless
• unregenerate
• inhuman
• inhumane
• obdurate
• reprobate
• unfeeling
• hard-hearted
• cold-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• ashamed
• sorry
• apologetic
• regretful
• repentant
• remorseful
• rueful
• contrite
• penitent
• shamed
• sympathetic
• charitable
• compunctious
• warm
• sensitive
• shamefaced
• compassionate
• merciful
• humane
• hangdog
• tender
• softhearted
• warmhearted
• tenderhearted

Examples of shameless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Entering into this era of life in a shameless and affirming way has incredibly positive outcomes, says Laura Federico, LCSW, psychotherapist and co-author of The Cycle Book. —Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024

His lifelong battle with a particular kind of shameless male grandiosity was over. —Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024

The very end of the season brings with it some shameless fanboy pandering that implies any future Penguin adventures might be more connected to the larger Batman mythos. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024

To be fair to the moderators, Trump’s lies were much more extreme and shameless. —Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024