unselfconscious

adjective

un·​self·​con·​scious ˌən-ˌself-ˈkän(t)-shəs How to pronounce unselfconscious (audio)
variants or less commonly unself-conscious
: not self-conscious
Ray's humility … was profound and unselfconscious and one of the most astonishing things about him.Jay McInerney
unselfconscious laughter
unselfconsciously adverb
or less commonly unself-consciously
speaking/laughing unselfconsciously
It is the architect's duty, therefore, to create unselfconsciously beautiful structures that bring harmony and order to the world. Jon Krakauer
unselfconsciousness noun
or less commonly unself-consciousness

Examples of unselfconscious in a Sentence

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Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 Justin Vernon — the band’s frontman and creative engine — is singing more directly than ever before, and the production captures hope, thrills and a kind of unselfconscious exultation. Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025 Her banter is friendly, unselfconscious and grateful. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unselfconscious

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unselfconscious was in 1866

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“Unselfconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unselfconscious. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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