as in unabashed
not embarrassed or ashamed
he seemed thoroughly unembarrassed by his sycophantic behavior at the company party
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Recent Examples of unembarrassed
The novel runs on that energy — heady, unembarrassed joy; the dork sublime — and, in particular, the high of finding a kindred spirit.
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Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Wilt, being unembarrassed and unashamed of his own desires, created an environment where other stars were able to demand their share of the pie.
—Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
The other actors are professional, but their effect is muted by Hunter’s deliberate remoteness — the unembarrassed self-pity that does not advance the deep empathy summoned by more-skillful gay playwrights of an earlier era such as Terence Rattigan, William Inge, and Tennessee Williams.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
Some argue that Rockwell’s America was impossibly idealized: the sunny optimism, the unembarrassed patriotism, the unified striving for the goodness that life can offer.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 5 July 2022
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Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Wilt, being unembarrassed and unashamed of his own desires, created an environment where other stars were able to demand their share of the pie.
—Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
The other actors are professional, but their effect is muted by Hunter’s deliberate remoteness — the unembarrassed self-pity that does not advance the deep empathy summoned by more-skillful gay playwrights of an earlier era such as Terence Rattigan, William Inge, and Tennessee Williams.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
Some argue that Rockwell’s America was impossibly idealized: the sunny optimism, the unembarrassed patriotism, the unified striving for the goodness that life can offer.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 5 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unembarrassed
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For all the jokes about the moment’s contradiction and Kendrick’s unabashed hate for Drake, there’s something to be learned from Kendrick owning his disdain and being rewarded for it.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors' stories to silence a woman who asked for safety.Christian Holub, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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What’s your proudest achievement since launching Bobbie?Natasha Pearlman, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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The coziest classic dishes that would make Grandma proud.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Rickey was unashamed of his brilliance, which meant he couldn’t be dissuaded from proclaiming it.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Now, these unashamed statements of cultural pride fill Flores Bustos with joy.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite being a shameless queue jumper who seems to slide through ski lift crowds like water, she's clearly respected and adored by countless people across the valleys.Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
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This book that tells the compelling story of world famous racehorse, Alydar and his career, the gruesome details of his mysterious death, and the long process of unearthing of the facts and the shameless greed of those around the horse.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Unembarrassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unembarrassed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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