Desvergonzada (en. Shameless)

/des.ber.ɡon.ˈθa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reference to a woman who shows shamelessness or boldness in her behavior.
María's shameless attitude surprised everyone at the meeting.
La desvergonzada actitud de María sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
Description of someone who shows no hesitation or shame in their actions.
She is shameless; she doesn’t care what others think.
Es desvergonzada, no le importa lo que piensen los demás.

Etymology

Derives from the root 'shame' with the prefix 'des-' indicating the negation of the concept.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have no shame
To act without modesty or consideration for others.
no tener vergüenza
to have the audacity
To be shameless by acting without feeling guilty about it.
tener cara

Related Words

shameful
That which causes shame.
vergonzoso
shame
Feeling or emotion that arises from the awareness of having committed an inappropriate act.
vergüenza

Slang Meanings

A woman who does not feel ashamed of her actions.
That girl is shameless; she dares to do anything.
Esa chica es una desvergonzada, se atreve a todo.
A bold or unscrupulous person.
People see her as a shameless person because of what she says in public.
La gente la ve como una desvergonzada por lo que dice en público.