unabashedly
UK: ˌʌnəˈbæʃtli | US: ˌʌnəˈbæʃtli
adv. without embarrassment or shame
adv. boldly or confidently
The word "unabashedly" is built from the prefix "un-" (meaning "not"), the root "abash" (from Old French "esbahir," meaning "to astonish or disconcert"), the suffix "-ed" (forming an adjective), and "-ly" (forming an adverb). The root "abash" originally implied causing someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed, so "unabashedly" literally means "not disconcerted" or "without shame." Over time, it evolved to emphasize boldness or confidence in action.
She spoke unabashedly about her controversial opinions.
He laughed unabashedly at his own joke.
The artist displayed her work unabashedly, despite criticism.
They danced unabashedly in the middle of the crowd.
The child stared unabashedly at the strangers.