bald-faced

• Décrit une déclaration ou une action qui est éhontée, sans vergogne et souvent insolente.

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.

   à face blanche

   • 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.

   Synonymesbald

2. Bold and shamelessC1informalamerican

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

   effronté

   • 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.

   Synonymesaudaciousbarefacedblatantbrazenflagrantimpudentshamelessunabashed

   Antonymesashamedhumblemeekmodestsheepishshytimid