Synonyms

faced

American

[feyst] / feɪst /

adjective

having a specified kind of face or number of faces (usually used in combination).

a sweet-faced child; the two-faced god.

Other Word Forms

multifaced adjective

Etymology

Origin of faced

First recorded in 1490–1500; face + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Besides being costly, the projects have historically faced criticism from local residents and environmentalists.

From The Wall Street Journal

The authority has faced significant financial challenges in recent years.

From BBC

Ukraine itself has previously faced criticism for attempting to recruit foreign nationals, including Africans, to fight on its side.

From BBC

But he faced bouts of writer’s block through his 20s and gave up writing.

From Los Angeles Times

He faced an agonizing 20-minute wait on the 18th fairway as Jacob Bridgeman, in the preceding group, played a shot from the beach that cracked off a cliff and back into the ocean.

From Barron's

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