barefaced

[ bair-feyst ]

/ ˈbɛərˌfeɪst /

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adjective

with the face uncovered.

shameless; impudent; audacious: a barefaced lie.

without concealment or disguise; boldly open: a barefaced approach.

OTHER WORDS FOR barefaced

2 brazen, bold, unabashed.

3 patent, palpable, transparent.

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Origin of barefaced

First recorded in 1580–90; bare¹ + faced

OTHER WORDS FROM barefaced

bare·fac·ed·ly

[bair-fey-sid-lee, -feyst-lee], /ˈbɛərˌfeɪ sɪd li, -ˌfeɪst li/, adverbbare·fac·ed·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH barefaced

barefaced , boldface, bold-faced

Words nearby barefaced

bareback, barebelly, bareboat, bareboned, bare bones, barefaced, barefaced lie, barefisted, barefoot, barefoot doctor, barege

How to use barefaced in a sentence

At our most ferocious, we might say to a barefaced stranger, “I have an extra mask if you need one.”
Novak Djokovic and Boris Johnson disrespect everyone who follows the rules|Kate Cohen|January 18, 2022|Washington Post
A current promotion featuring a barefaced couple frolicking on the beach includes a free fourth night and an antigen test.
The latest hotel amenity doesn’t involve massages or cookies: It’s a free coronavirus test.|Andrea Sachs|March 12, 2021|Washington Post
He took the barefaced girl under his wing, taught her new tricks—and then exploited her trust in him.
Aurora Snow Reviews ‘Lovelace’|Aurora Snow|August 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A distinguished wag about town says, the head coverings the ladies wear now-a-days, are barefaced false hoods.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various

At this impudent and barefaced falsehood, the agent was tongue-tied, but he turned to Hank.
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries|Francis Rolt-Wheeler
"No; you didn't," said the boy, angered at this barefaced attempt to place him in a false position.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes|William Perry Brown
It must be admitted that the diplomacy of the sixteenth century was sufficiently barefaced in its impostures.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird
This bungling, barefaced attempt to destroy the steamer touched Mayo's pride as deeply as it stirred his wrath.
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day

British Dictionary definitions for barefaced

barefaced

/ (ˈbɛəˌfeɪst) /

adjective

unconcealed or shamelessa barefaced lie

with the face uncovered or shaven

Derived forms of barefaced

barefacedly (ˈbɛəˌfeɪsɪdlɪ), adverbbarefacedness, noun

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