Barefaced
adjective
Open and without shame, usually about something that people find shocking.
He told me a barefaced lie.
Often appears as...
- barefaced lie
- barefaced cheek
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Having no covering on the face or head.
The bird is barefaced, with no feathers covering its face.
Often appears as...
- barefaced bear
- barefaced bird
adjective
Open and without shame, usually about something that people find shocking.
He told me a barefaced lie.
Often appears as...
- barefaced lie
- barefaced cheek
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Having no covering on the face or head.
The bird is barefaced, with no feathers covering its face.
Often appears as...
- barefaced bear
- barefaced bird
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Dishonesty
Used to underscore the outrageous nature of a lie with no attempt to hide it.
He gave me a barefaced lie about his qualifications.
Pro Tip 2/3Confrontational Attitude
Highlights someone's audacious behavior in challenging situations.
Her barefaced audacity during the meeting surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattering
Often implies negative judgment, suggesting rudeness or disrespect.
The barefaced cheek of the new employee was unacceptable.
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Dishonesty
Used to underscore the outrageous nature of a lie with no attempt to hide it.
He gave me a barefaced lie about his qualifications.
Pro Tip 2/3Confrontational Attitude
Highlights someone's audacious behavior in challenging situations.
Her barefaced audacity during the meeting surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattering
Often implies negative judgment, suggesting rudeness or disrespect.
The barefaced cheek of the new employee was unacceptable.
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Dishonesty
Used to underscore the outrageous nature of a lie with no attempt to hide it.
He gave me a barefaced lie about his qualifications.
Pro Tip 2/3Confrontational Attitude
Highlights someone's audacious behavior in challenging situations.
Her barefaced audacity during the meeting surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattering
Often implies negative judgment, suggesting rudeness or disrespect.
The barefaced cheek of the new employee was unacceptable.
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