bald-faced

[bawld-feyst] / ˈbɔldˌfeɪst /

ADJECTIVE

shameless

Synonyms

WEAK

barefaced blatant bold brash brazen brazenfaced impudent open transparent unabashed unconcealed undisguised

Example Sentences

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During sentencing hearings, Smith was described as manipulative and someone who told "bald-faced lies".

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023

Harden interpreted this weekend’s about-face as a bald-faced lie.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023

He also criticized Walker for spewing what he describes as "bald-faced lies."

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2022

And Marie the brewster said, “So do you, Charles! You bald-faced suck-up!”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz