Shameless

Pronunciation: /ʃeɪmləs/

Definitions of shameless

adjective Shameless is an adjective that describes someone who feels no shame or embarrassment about their actions, even when they are morally wrong or socially unacceptable.

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a shameless outfit to the party.

A2 He made a shameless attempt to cheat on the exam.

B1 The politician's shameless behavior caused a scandal.

B2 The actor's shameless self-promotion turned off many fans.

C1 The CEO's shameless disregard for ethical standards led to the company's downfall.

C2 The author's shameless exploitation of personal tragedies for profit was widely criticized.

Examples of shameless in a Sentence

formal The politician's shameless behavior was widely criticized by the public.

informal She made a shameless attempt to cut in line at the grocery store.

slang He's such a shameless flirt, always hitting on every girl he meets.

figurative The company's shameless disregard for environmental regulations is causing harm to the ecosystem.

Grammatical Forms of shameless

• past tense: shamed
• plural: shamelesses
• comparative: more shameless
• superlative: most shameless
• present tense: shameless
• future tense: will be shameless
• perfect tense: have been shameless
• continuous tense: is being shameless
• singular: shameless
• positive degree: shameless
• infinitive: to shameless
• gerund: shamelessly
• participle: shameless

Origin and Evolution of shameless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shameless' originated from the Old English word 'scamleas' which meant 'without shame'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shameless' has evolved to encompass not just a lack of shame, but also a boldness or audacity in one's actions or behavior.