Definitions

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

It's a struggle not to laugh hysterically at that bald-faced lie.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023

A statement Gilly knew for a bald-faced if kindly intended he.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson