unshamefast

English

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English unshamefast, unshamfast, from Old English unsċamfæst, equivalent to un- +‎ shamefast.

Adjective

unshamefast (comparative more unshamefast, superlative most unshamefast)

1. (archaic) Not shamefast.
2. (obsolete) Shameless, impudent.
   • 1593, anonymous author, The Life and Death of Iacke Straw […], Act I:

     VVhat barbarous mindes for grieuance more than needs,
     Vnnaturallie ſeeks wreake vpon their Lord,
     Their true annointed Prince, their lawfull king:
     So dare this blind vnſhamefaſt multitude,
     Lay violent hands they wot not why nor where: […]