barefaced
Translation
barefaced, shameless, brazen
Examples
That was a barefaced lie.
That was a barefaced lie.
He is a barefaced liar.
He is a barefaced liar.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) barefaced + noun (lie, liar, etc.) shameless and obvious It was a barefaced lie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shameless, brazen, blatant; Antonyms: discreet, subtle
Etymology
From 'bare' + 'faced'. Literally means having a face that is not covered or masked, implying that nothing is hidden, not even shame.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone telling a lie with a 'bare face'—not even trying to hide their deception or shame.