Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SHAME-LESS
SHAME-LESS, a. [shame and less.]
- Destitute of shame; wanting modesty; impudent; brazen-faced; immodest; audacious; insensible to disgrace. Such shameless bards we have. – Pope.
- Done without shame; indicating want of shame; as, a shameless denial of truth.
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