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barefaced Definition

bare·faced (-fāst′)

adjective

  1. with the face uncovered, unmasked, or beardless
  2. unconcealed; open
  3. shameless; brazen; audacious; impudent a barefaced lie

barefaced Related Forms

bare′·faced·ly (-fāsid lē) adverb bare′·faced·ness noun

barefaced Synonyms

barefaced

modif.

  1. Open

    unconcealed, clear, apparent; see obvious 1, 2.

  2. Impudent

    shameless, audacious, bold, brazen; see rude 2.

barefaced Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

lie: All this is a barefaced lie - hostile slanders which do not contain a grain of truth.

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