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

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said the waste dumping was "orchestrated by a group of shameless crooks".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Chalamet’s shameless drive rubs some the wrong way.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

Even Leeds’ Thespians on Demand, the famed English acting troupe known far and wide for their loud voices and shameless overacting, could not hold a candle to this family.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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