bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Marty tosses out the bald-faced lie that his mother died in childbirth with the nonchalance of ordering another coffee, before the orbital pull in the room shifts.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025
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
Harden interpreted this weekend’s about-face as a bald-faced lie.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Of course this is a bald-faced lie, and I’m pretty sure we both know it.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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