Barefaced
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeə(ɹ)feɪst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Barefaced is an adjective meaning Undisguisedly offensive and bold; crude.
Meaning
Undisguisedly offensive and bold; crude.
More Meanings
- Open, undisguised.
- Unbearded (not having a beard or other facial hair).
- Unmasked (not wearing a mask) or not wearing a face covering.
- Not wearing makeup on the face.
Example Sentences
Mrs Biddle actually stamped that booted foot of hers. 'You rude, barefaced child!' she said.
It's simply bare-faced fortune hunting; but there you are—she is her own mistress, and she's married him.
And they vvere become ſo bare-faced and impudent in their Vices, that good and prudent Men thought fit to keep ſilence in that Time, becauſe it vvas an evil Time.
Word Forms
- bare-faced
- barefast
Synonyms for barefaced
Depending on context, synonyms include brazen, coarse, bald-faced, boldfaced, clean-shaven, audacious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insolent, brazen-faced, bold-faced, bodacious, audacious, unashamed.
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