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abashlessly

adv. manner
C2 Proficiency abash·less·ly

adv. without feeling embarrassed or ashamed, even when other people might think you should. You use this to describe someone doing something bold or rude very openly.

adv. in a manner characterized by a total lack of embarrassment or shame. Derived from the adjective 'abashless', it describes behavior that is conspicuously bold or unapologetic.


SIMPLE

He abashlessly asked for a second helping of cake.

CONTEXTUAL

She abashlessly admitted to reading her sister's private diary without feeling any guilt at all.

COMPLEX

The politician abashlessly pivoted from his previous promises, addressing the crowd with a level of confidence that suggested he had never held a different opinion in his life.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause to emphasize the boldness of the action.

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