effrontery

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of having or showing a bold and insolent manner, especially towards those in power.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with effrontery
errantry , fraternity , paternity

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Variants

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effronteries , effrontery

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Etymology

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From French effronter, to dare, defy, from éffronner, to uncover, lay bare, from éffronné, bare, naked, from éfu, out + fron, forehead.

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1. The term 'effrontery' first appeared in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'effrontery' comes from the French word 'éffronner', which means 'to uncover' or 'to lay bare'.

3. Effrontery is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is overly bold or insolent, but it can also be seen as a positive trait in certain contexts, such as standing up for what one believes in.

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1. insolence: A synonym for effrontery, referring to a bold and disrespectful attitude towards others, especially those in authority.

2. impudence: Another synonym for effrontery, referring to a lack of respect or modesty, especially towards those in power.

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Culture

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In literature, effrontery is often used to describe characters who challenge authority or convention in a bold and insolent way. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia's father Polonius is described as having 'an insolent and unruly spirit, full of various wiles, Boundless, unbounded, time-honored, luxuriant, and excessively rich.' This could be seen as a display of effrontery, as he oversteps his bounds and ultimately meets a tragic end.

How to Memorize "effrontery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person boldly challenging authority figures, such as a student standing up to a strict teacher or a peasant defying a king.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of boldness and insolence, such as picturing a lion roaring defiantly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Effrontery: Eff-ing Rude On Necessary Terms Yielding' to help remember the meaning.

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