Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or character of being shameless; utter want of shame; lack of sensibility to disgrace or dishonor; impudence.

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  • noun uncountable The state or characteristic of being shameless.
  • noun countable, rare An utterance or action which is shameless.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame

Etymologies

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From shameless +‎ -ness

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