unself-conscious

Definition of unself-consciousnext

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Recent Examples of unself-conscious Funny, unself-conscious, inspired. Natasha Lyonne, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Her version of the middle-aged matron was a gentle innocent who faced the world with an unself-conscious enthusiasm. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unself-conscious
Adjective
  • The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
    Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether dealing with a death threat or trying to pass a bill with only minutes left in the legislative session, Looney is known for being unflappable.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
  • But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Seeing credit cards has shocked some customers who thought Carshon’s was unshakable.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • She’s been warning us since 1818 that vainglorious innovators will destroy the earth.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The vainglorious demands of one man who can’t read a map? Concerned leaders in both parties should explain to the citizens of the United States how much peril Trump is courting.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The test case—picturing a cow doing ballet—produces a smug bovine pirouetting.
    Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • My math teachers of old are very smug somewhere.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Unself-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unself-conscious. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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