Definitions
- Describing a person who is not embarrassed or ashamed of their actions or beliefs. - Referring to an action or statement that is done without hesitation or fear of judgment. - Talking about a behavior or attitude that is confident and unapologetic.
- Describing a person who is not ashamed or embarrassed of their actions or beliefs. - Referring to an action or statement that is done without feeling guilty or remorseful. - Talking about a behavior or attitude that is confident and unapologetic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of shame or embarrassment.
- 2Both words convey confidence and a lack of apology.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or attitude.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unabashedly is more commonly used in American English, while unashamedly is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Connotation: Unabashedly has a slightly more positive connotation, emphasizing confidence and boldness, while unashamedly can have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of empathy or consideration for others.
- 3Frequency: Unabashedly is less common than unashamedly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Unabashedly and unashamedly are synonyms that describe a lack of shame or embarrassment. Both words convey confidence and a lack of apology, but unabashedly has a slightly more positive connotation and is less common than unashamedly. While unabashedly is an adverb, unashamedly can be used as both an adverb and an adjective.
