unblushing

un·blush·ing

adj \-ˈblə-shiŋ\

Definition of UNBLUSHING

1

: not blushing

2

: shameless, unabashed <unblushing greed>

— un·blush·ing·ly \-shiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNBLUSHING

1. <an unblushing patriotism that is manifested in the family's public display of the flag>

First Known Use of UNBLUSHING

1567

Related to UNBLUSHING

Synonyms: shameless, unashamed, unabashed, unembarrassed

Antonyms: abashed, ashamed, embarrassed, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced, sheepish

Related Words: prideful, proud; bold, brassy, brazen, cheeky, impudent, insolent, saucy; unapologetic, undaunted, undeterred, undismayed; unblinking, unflinching; impenitent, remorseless, unrepentant

Near Antonyms: confounded, confused, discomfited, disconcerted, discountenanced, fazed, flustered, mortified, nonplussed (also nonplused), rattled; apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, sorry

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Rhymes with UNBLUSHING

onrushing, toothbrushing