Barefaced (Adjective)
Meaning 1
With no effort to conceal; "a barefaced lie".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He stood before the judge, accused of telling a barefaced lie to avoid taking responsibility for his actions.
- Her barefaced attempt to deceive her parents eventually backfired when they discovered the truth.
- The politician's barefaced denial of any wrongdoing was met with skepticism by the media and the public.
- The company's barefaced exploitation of its employees' trust sparked outrage and calls for reform.
- The thief made a barefaced attempt to steal the wallet right under the owner's nose.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Unrestrained by convention or propriety; "an audacious trick to pull"; "a barefaced hypocrite"; "the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim"- Los Angeles Times; "bald-faced lies"; "brazen arrogance"; "the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress"- Bertrand Russell.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- With her new hairstyle, she exuded barefaced confidence that commanded attention from everyone around her.
- His barefaced dishonesty about the company's financial struggles was shocking, even to those familiar with the business world.
- The politician's barefaced promises to solve the crisis in a matter of weeks were met with skepticism and distrust.
- The barefaced vandalism that occurred during the protest left many in the community in dismay.
- She possessed an unwavering determination and a barefaced courage that enabled her to overcome challenges others deemed insurmountable.