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shameless

[/ˈʃeɪmləs/]
adjective
desavergonhado
1. lacking shame; not feeling embarrassed or guilty about something considered morally wrong or socially inappropriate
He made a shameless attempt to cheat on the exam.
Ele fez uma tentativa desavergonhada de colar na prova.
2. done or shown without shame; brazenly or audaciously improper
She wore a shameless outfit to the conservative gathering.
Ela usava uma roupa desavergonhada no encontro conservador.
3. characterizing a person who behaves immorally without concern for others' judgment
The shameless politician accepted bribes openly.
O político desavergonhado aceitava subornos abertamente.
NYC Slang
ballsy; no shame in the game
Synonyms
unashamedimpudentbrazenaudaciousimmodestindecentunabashed
Antonyms
ashamedembarrassedmodestdecentrespectfulhonorable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desavergonhado
most common usage
Brazil
sem-vergonha
colloquial and stronger expression
Portugal
sem vergonha
standard usage, less often used than in Brazilian Portuguese
General
impudente
alternative, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

without a shred of shame
bare-faced
hold your head up high (antonym usage)
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