shameless
word
/ˈʃeɪmɫəs/
/ʃˈeɪmləs/
Definition
Someone who is shameless does things that most people would feel embarrassed or guilty about, without showing any sign of shame.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both serious (criticism) and humorous contexts; can describe people, actions, or attitudes. Common phrases: 'shameless behavior', 'absolutely shameless'. Can sound strong or accusatory. Related words: 'bold', 'brazen' (but those don't always mean no shame).
Spanish: descarado - sinvergüenzaPortuguese (BR): sem vergonha - descaradoPortuguese (PT): sem vergonha - descaradoChinese (Simplified): 无耻的 - 不知羞耻的Chinese (Traditional): 無恥的 - 不知羞恥的Hindi: बेशर्मArabic: وقح - بلا خجلBengali: লজ্জাহীন - নির্লজ্জRussian: бесстыдный - наглыйJapanese: 恥知らずVietnamese: không biết xấu hổ - trơ trẽnKorean: 뻔뻔한Turkish: utanmaz - arsızUrdu: بے شرمIndonesian: tidak tahu malu - tak tahu malu
Example Sentences
She’s absolutely shameless when it comes to asking for favors.
natural
He told a shameless lie to his teacher.
basic
Her shameless behavior shocked everyone at the party.
basic
It was shameless to take all the credit.
basic
That was a shameless attempt to get more attention.
natural
You have to be pretty shameless to pull a stunt like that.
natural