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Unblushing

/ʌnˈblʌʃ.ɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Not feeling or showing embarrassment or shame.

    "She made an unblushing request for a raise after only a month on the job."
  2. 2

    Boldly shameless or brazen.

    "His unblushing confidence in presenting his ideas impressed the audience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'unblushing' is formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'blush', which comes from Old English 'blūscan', meaning 'to redden'. The term evolved in the English language to describe a state of being shameless or unabashed, particularly in contexts where one might typically feel embarrassment.

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