Word
abashless
Phoneticsabash·less
Definition
adj. feeling no shame or embarrassment, even in situations where most people would feel shy or guilty. It describes someone who acts boldly and does not care about being judged.
adj. devoid of shame or embarrassment; characterized by a lack of modesty or self-consciousness. Primarily literary in register and often carries a connotation of bold or defiant confidence.
Examples
“He gave an abashless performance in front of the large crowd.”
“The politician offered an abashless defense of his controversial policies despite the public outcry.”
“Her abashless disregard for social conventions made her a polarizing figure in the conservative circles of the nineteenth century.”
Examples
simple
“He gave an abashless performance in front of the large crowd.”
contextual
“The politician offered an abashless defense of his controversial policies despite the public outcry.”
complex
“Her abashless disregard for social conventions made her a polarizing figure in the conservative circles of the nineteenth century.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “abashless” in context.
Verb
01. deliver an abashless defense
“She delivered an abashless defense of her controversial research, refusing to yield to her critics.”
verb + adj + noun
02. remain abashless
“Despite the public outcry regarding his unethical conduct, the politician remained abashless.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. abashless and defiant
“The defendant stood abashless and defiant as the verdict was read to the courtroom.”
adj + and + adj
04. utterly abashless
“His utterly abashless behavior at the funeral shocked the entire family.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. abashless display of wealth
“The party was an abashless display of wealth that felt insensitive given the economic climate.”
adj + noun + of + noun
06. abashless disregard for rules
“The CEO's abashless disregard for safety rules eventually led to a major investigation.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
Usage
Typically used to modify nouns describing people, their behavior, or their expressions.
Etymology
From abash + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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