Definition

The quality of being shameless or bold, especially in showing a lack of honesty or decency.

Example

His barefacedness in lying to his friends shocked everyone.

Conversation

Did you see how he spoke to the teacher today?

I know, right? His barefacedness was shocking!

I can't believe he wasn't even embarrassed about it.

It's crazy! Some people really have no shame.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Barefacedness is formed from "bare" (from Old English *bær*, meaning uncovered or exposed), "faced" (from the root "face", which comes from Latin *facies*, meaning appearance or surface), and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being shameless or brazen, literally suggesting an exposed or uncovered face in terms of boldness.

Memory Tip

Think of someone with an 'uncovered' ('bare') face showing 'appearance' ('facies') without shame — that's what barefacedness means.

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