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unashamedly

|un/a/shamed/ly|

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/ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdli/

(unashamed)

without shame

Base FormAdverb
unashamedunashamedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unashamedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ashamed', which comes from Old English 'āscamian', meaning 'to feel shame'.

Historical Evolution

'ashamed' changed from the Old English word 'āscamian' and eventually became the modern English word 'ashamed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to feel shame', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without feeling shame'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows no shame or embarrassment.

She unashamedly admitted her mistake.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 19:34