adv

shamelessly

Shamelessly (adv) means Without any shame or embarrassment; brazenly. Example: “He shamelessly copied her idea and presented it as his own.”

adv

Without any shame or embarrassment; brazenly.

"He shamelessly copied her idea and presented it as his own."

How to use shamelessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something openly and boldly, with no embarrassment at all.

Word forms

more shamelessly comparative, most shamelessly superlative

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He _____ copied her idea and presented it as his own.

Etymology

From shameless plus -ly.

Synonyms

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unashamedly barefacedly

Rhymes for shamelessly

expressly aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly selflessly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shamelessly” mean?

The word “shamelessly” means without any shame or embarrassment; brazenly. In plain terms, doing something openly and boldly, with no embarrassment at all.

How do you use “shamelessly” in a sentence?

Here is “shamelessly” used in a sentence: “He shamelessly copied her idea and presented it as his own.”

What part of speech is “shamelessly”?

“Shamelessly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of shamelessly?

"shamelessly" (adv) means without any shame or embarrassment; brazenly.