Desvergonzado (en. Shameless)

/des-behr-gon-'thaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who does not feel shame for their actions.
The shameless thief stole in broad daylight.
El desvergonzado ladrón robó en plena luz del día.
One who speaks or acts in an impudent and shameless manner.
His shameless attitude in the meeting surprised everyone.
Su desvergonzada actitud en la reunión sorprendió a todos.
A person who shows no modesty or respect for social norms.
The shameless comment about the situation was inappropriate.
El desvergonzado comentario sobre la situación fue inapropiado.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'vergonzado', the participle of 'vergonzar', which comes from the Latin 'vergonza'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shameless as a goat
It refers to a person who acts without any shame whatsoever.
desvergonzado como una cabra
to be shameless
It means to act in a brazen and daring manner.
ser desvergonzado
to have no shame
It expresses that someone does not feel guilt or remorse for their actions.
no tener vergüenza

Related Words

shame
A feeling of discomfort or dishonor related to one's own or others' behavior.
vergüenza
impudence
A bold attitude lacking respect for others.
descaro
modesty
A feeling of modesty or shame regarding one's own body or behavior.
pudor

Slang Meanings

People who have no social limits.
That boy is a shameless one; he doesn't care what others say.
Ese chico es un desvergonzado; no le importa lo que digan los demás.
Someone who does whatever they want without worrying about the consequences.
He is shameless; he always breaks the rules.
Es un desvergonzado, siempre quebranta las reglas.