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bald-faced

/ˈbɔːld.feɪst/

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adjective

/ˈbɔːld.feɪst/C2formalamerican
  • ruОписывает высказывание или действие, которое является бесстыдным, неприкрытым и часто дерзким.

Describes a statement or action that is shameless, undisguised, and often impudent.

  1. Having white markings on the faceC1formal

    Describes an animal, especially a horse or cow, that has a white patch or stripe on its face.

    ruС белой отметиной на морде

    • The bald-faced horse stood out in the herd.
    • They admired the bald-faced calf born on the farm.
    • The breed is known for its bald-faced markings.

    Synonymsbald

  2. Bold and shamelessC1informalamerican

    Showing a complete lack of shame or restraint; brazen and undisguised.

    ruНаглый и бесстыдный

    • That was a bald-faced lie about his credentials.
    • The politician made a bald-faced attempt to bribe the official.
    • Her bald-faced disregard for the rules shocked everyone.

    Synonymsaudaciousbarefacedblatantbrazenflagrantimpudentshamelessunabashed

    Antonymsashamedhumblemeekmodestsheepishshytimid

Forms
  • more bald-faced comparative form
  • most bald-faced superlative form