unashamedly
gb/ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli/ us/ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli/
C1
English
Senses
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adverb
C1
property
1
openly, without feeling shame
in an open way, without being embarrassed
Usage pattern:
unashamedly [do/say/like] [something]
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse unashamedly (no shame) with ashamedly (feeling shame). Also note the usual position before the verb or adjective: “unashamedly enjoys / unashamedly proud.”
Synonyms
unapologetically (Often emphasizes not saying sorry or not justifying yourself.)
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openly (Focuses on not hiding it, without necessarily mentioning shame.)
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proudly (Adds a sense of positive pride, not just lack of shame.)
Antonyms
ashamedly (Implies you feel embarrassed or guilty about it.)
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apologetically (Implies you act as if you should be sorry for it.)
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self-consciously (Implies you feel awkward or overly aware of others’ opinions.)
Collocations
unashamedly enjoy
|unashamedly admit
|unashamedly love
|unashamedly proud
|unashamedly ambitious
|unashamedly romantic
|unashamedly sentimental
|unashamedly self-indulgent
|unashamedly enthusiastic
|unashamedly honest
Themes
emotions
|communication
|social_relations
Examples
- He unashamedly enjoys pop music, even at work.
- She unashamedly admitted she had forgotten his name.
- They were unashamedly proud of their small, scrappy team.
Learner examples
- I unashamedly love spicy food.
- She spoke unashamedly about her past.
adverb
C1
property
2
boldly, despite others’ disapproval
boldly, even if people may not like it
Usage pattern:
unashamedly [adjective]
Common mistake:
Unashamedly can be neutral or even positive; if you want a clearly negative meaning, shamelessly or brazenly may fit better.
Synonyms
brazenly (Stronger and usually more negative; suggests rude boldness.)
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shamelessly (Often negative; suggests you should feel shame but don’t.)
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boldly (More general; doesn’t necessarily imply social disapproval.)
Antonyms
modestly (Shows restraint and avoids drawing attention to yourself.)
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tactfully (Shows care not to offend, rather than stating things bluntly.)
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guardedly (Avoids being fully open, often to prevent criticism.)
Collocations
unashamedly commercial
|unashamedly profit-driven
|unashamedly partisan
|unashamedly biased
|unashamedly political
|unashamedly opportunistic
|unashamedly self-promoting
|unashamedly manipulative
|unashamedly aggressive
|unashamedly elitist
Themes
opinions
|media
|business
|politics
Examples
- The campaign was unashamedly political, with clear targets and slogans.
- It’s an unashamedly commercial film designed to sell tickets fast.
- The article was unashamedly biased in favor of the company.
Learner examples
- The show is unashamedly commercial.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unashamedly
IPA
GB/ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli/
US/ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli/
Syllables & stress
un - ashamedly (2 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: unashamedly
- Plural: unashamedlies
Expressions
and unashamedly so
1/ˈænd ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
emphatic addition: proudly true
used to emphasize “and I’m not ashamed about it”
Examples
- The book is opinionated—and unashamedly so.
- She’s a perfectionist, and unashamedly so.
unashamedly so
1/ˌʌnəʃˈeɪmɪdli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
emphatic: yes, and I’m not ashamed
used to say “yes, that’s true, and I’m not embarrassed”
Examples
- I’m a competitive person, unashamedly so.
- It was a sentimental choice, unashamedly so, and I don’t regret it.