Definition

Not feeling ashamed or self-conscious about something.

Example

She spoke confidently and was completely unembarrassed by her mistakes.

Conversation

I saw you dancing at the party last night, and you looked so unembarrassed about it!

Thanks! I just wanted to have fun and not care what others thought.

That’s such a great attitude to have; I wish I could be more unembarrassed like you.

You can! Just let loose and enjoy the moment without worrying.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unembarrassed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "embarrassed" (from the Spanish "embarazar", meaning to hinder or impede). The word "unembarrassed" means not hindered by feelings of self-consciousness or shame.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'hindered' or 'impeded' ('embarrassed') — that's why unembarrassed means free from shame.

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