unblushing

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   showing no embarrassment or shame; unabashed or shameless

   He offered an unblushing defense of conduct that had harmed his neighbors.

2. 2
   adj

   not becoming red in the face

   Her unblushing composure made the accusation seem absurd.

Formed from un-, 'not,' + blushing. Since blushing conventionally signals embarrassment or modesty, the adjective developed the stronger figurative sense 'unabashed or shameless' alongside its literal meaning.

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