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barefaced

/ˈbeə(ɹ)feɪst/
Meanings

  • The state of being uncovered or unmasked.

    - "She was caught in a barefaced lie."
    - "The thief was found in a barefaced attempt to hide his stolen goods."
Synonyms

bareface
Rhymes
Words rhyming with barefaced
barefoot , square root , scarecrow , prequel
Homophones
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  1. Barefaced () : The state of being uncovered or unmasked.

  2. Barefaced (English) : A person who tells lies without any attempt to hide or disguise them.

Variants
List of all variants of barefaced that leads to same result
barefaced , barefacedly , barefacedness , barefacednesses
Etymology
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Old English bærefæst, bær- (bare) + -fæst (-fast) - past participle used as adjective.

Trivia
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  1. {"fact"=>"The word 'barefaced' comes from the Old English word 'bærefæst', which means 'uncovered by the bear'."}

  2. {"fact"=>"The first known use of the word 'barefaced' in English literature was in the late 14th century by the author Geoffrey Chaucer in his work 'The Canterbury Tales'."}

  3. {"fact"=>"The word 'barefaced' has been used in various fields such as literature, art, music, and even law. For instance, in the field of law, the term 'barefaced lie' is used to describe a lie that is so blatant and obvious that it cannot be disguised or denied."}

How to Memorize "barefaced"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing in front of you with their face completely exposed, no masks or disguises. This is the barefaced state.

  2. associate

    - Think of a person who is completely honest and tells the truth no matter what. This person is barefaced.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym B.A.R.E. - Be Alert and Radiantly Expose. This will help you remember the barefaced state.

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