open-faced

American  

[oh-puhn-feyst] / ˈoʊ pənˈfeɪst /

adjective

1. having a frank or ingenuous face.

2. Also open-face designating an open sandwich.

3. (of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.

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open-faced British  

adjective

1. having an ingenuous expression

2. (of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass

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Etymology

Origin of open-faced

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

The eager, open-faced Conor is a 36-year-old whose only companion is a once-stray dog named Sandy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

I wonder if Johnson might have channeled the open-faced Kerr better without the fake eyebrows, if he’d trusted his own inner glow instead of immediately going for the dramatic kill.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

This 18- to 20-inch-tall snapdragon features open-faced double flowers that start out in shades of orange and orange-red, transitioning to a dusty shade as they age.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Yet in an atmosphere as chilly as the lake that lurks on the property, it is Liam — played by McCormack with open-faced guile — who intrigues.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

On my way into church, I saw Sister Monroe, her open-faced gold crown glinting when she opened her mouth to return a neighborly greeting.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou