# abashlessly

CEFR C2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abashlessly
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- He abashlessly asked for a second helping of cake.
- She abashlessly admitted to reading her sister's private diary without feeling any guilt at all.
- 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 notes

- 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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