Word
shamelessly
Phoneticsshame·less·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃeɪmɫəsɫi/
UK/ʃˈeɪmləsli/
Definition
adv. doing something in a way that shows you do not care what other people think. It can also mean doing something in a way that is very obvious or even a bit embarrassing.
adv. in a manner that shows a lack of modesty or concern for social judgment; alternatively, in a way that is glaringly obvious or flagrant.
Examples
“He shamelessly asked for a second helping of cake.”
“The politician shamelessly used the charity event to promote his own upcoming election campaign.”
“The company shamelessly exploited the public's trust by releasing a faulty product without any warning, leading to a massive recall and significant loss of reputation.”
Examples
simple
“He shamelessly asked for a second helping of cake.”
contextual
“The politician shamelessly used the charity event to promote his own upcoming election campaign.”
complex
“The company shamelessly exploited the public's trust by releasing a faulty product without any warning, leading to a massive recall and significant loss of reputation.”
Etymology
From shameless + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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