Meanings
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adj
not embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious; confidently composed
She was unabashed by the criticism and calmly repeated her question.
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adj
openly displayed or admitted without shame, concealment, or restraint
He expressed unabashed admiration for the extravagant design.
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Etymology
Formed from un- + abashed, the past participle of abash ("make ashamed or embarrassed"). Abash came through Middle English and Old French from a verb meaning "astonish" or "make gape"; unabashed describes someone or something untouched by that social discomfort.