adj
Uncommon
shameless
SHAYM-lihs
Shameless (adj) means feeling or showing no shame or embarrassment, even when it would be expected. Example: “She made a shameless attempt to take credit for her colleague's work.”
adj
1
Feeling or showing no shame or embarrassment, even when it would be expected.
"She made a shameless attempt to take credit for her colleague's work."
"His shameless flattery didn't fool anyone."
How to use shameless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBold and unashamed about doing something wrong or embarrassing.
Common pairings
shameless flattery
shameless self-promotion
a shameless liar
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shameless
- Superlative
- most shameless
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Etymology
From Old English sceamleas, "without shame" — shame plus the suffix -less.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for shameless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shameless” mean?
The word “shameless” means feeling or showing no shame or embarrassment, even when it would be expected. In plain terms, bold and unashamed about doing something wrong or embarrassing.
How do you pronounce “shameless”?
“Shameless” is pronounced SHAYM-lihs (/ˈʃeɪ̯mlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “shameless” in a sentence?
Here is “shameless” used in a sentence: “She made a shameless attempt to take credit for her colleague's work.”
What part of speech is “shameless”?
“Shameless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “shameless” come from?
The word “shameless” comes from Old English. From Old English sceamleas, "without shame" — shame plus the suffix -less.
Is “shameless” a common word?
“Shameless” is an uncommon word in modern English.
