bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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The social worker appointed to compile the report on the trio ahead of their sentencing described Smith as "manipulative" and someone who told "bald-faced lies".
From BBC • May 28, 2025
Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.
From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023
It's a struggle not to laugh hysterically at that bald-faced lie.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023
“The public had been told I was to be best man, but that was a bald-faced lie. .... Willy didn’t want me giving a best-man speech.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023
She had never told a bald-faced lie to her children before, but now it seemed necessary.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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