Definitions

shameless

[sheym-lis] / ˈʃeɪm lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

corrupt, indecent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audacious bold brash brazen flagrant high-handed immoral improper outrageous rude unabashed unprincipled wanton

WEAK

abandoned arrant barefaced brassy cheeky depraved dissolute forward hardened immodest impudent incorrigible insolent lewd overbold presumptuous profligate reprobate unashamed unblushing unchaste

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid careful cautious decent fearful gentle good humble kind meek mild moral nice reserved right shy timid uncorrupt

Example Sentences

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As for this shameless sequel, Khaled’s “another one” tag has never been less necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Also, I’m not sure where you’re reading your retiring abroad stories, but here’s a shameless plug for MarketWatch’s retirement section, where we’ve written quite a bit about living overseas in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Unsurprisingly, Chalamet’s shameless drive rubs some the wrong way.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

"God help us! She is spineless, shameless and completely aimless," Badenoch told MPs.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Oh, the wicked liar, oh, the shameless untruths she was telling!

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

shameless

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