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Definition of barefaced

barefaced

/ˈbɛər.feɪst/
bare · faced
Adverb:barefacedly
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1

Shameless and undisguised; done without any attempt to hide or conceal dishonesty or audacity.

Example

"The witness was caught telling a barefaced lie under oath during the trial."

2

Having the face uncovered or without facial hair; clean-shaven or unmasked.

Example

"Without his signature thick beard, the actor looked surprisingly young and barefaced."

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• Rhymes for barefaced

• Nearby Words

barebone
bareboned
barebones
barefaced
barefoot
barefooted
barehand

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century (notably used by Shakespeare), the word originally meant having the face uncovered—either without a mask or without a beard. Because acting openly without a mask or disguise suggested audacity, the term quickly evolved into its figurative sense of being shameless or undisguised.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barefaced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barefaced
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