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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Other officials have faced backlash for not speaking French, including Canada's Governor General Mary Simon, who is the first indigenous woman to hold the role.

From BBC

But advocates said doing so could have complicated Iran’s targeting and reduced the number of missiles and drones the U.S. would have faced.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has also faced scrutiny over reduced financial transparency following a reorganization of its reporting segments this year.

From Barron's

In 2021, he reportedly told some employees that the company faced a “genuine risk of bankruptcy” if it couldn’t ramp up engine production.

From MarketWatch

It is not the first time Tottenham have faced major opposition to a managerial appointment.

From BBC

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