Bare-faced

/ˌbeəˈfeɪst/

बेशर्म; निर्लज्ज; (कभी-कभी) बिना ढके चेहरे वाला

Origin & History

From 'bare' + 'face(d)'. Earlier literal sense 'with the face uncovered' (e.g., without a mask/veil); figurative sense developed to mean 'openly shameless, unblushing'.

'bare' + 'face(d)' से बना। पहले शाब्दिक अर्थ 'चेहरा खुला/अनावृत' (जैसे बिना मास्क/घूँघट) था; बाद में इससे रूपक अर्थ विकसित हुआ—'खुली बेशर्मी, बिना लज्जा के'।

Definition

In modern usage, 'bare-faced' usually means openly shameless or brazen, especially when lying or acting dishonestly; it can also literally mean having no covering on the face.

आधुनिक प्रयोग में 'bare-faced' का अर्थ प्रायः खुली बेशर्मी या ढिठाई (खासकर झूठ बोलने या बेईमानी करने में) होता है; इसका शाब्दिक अर्थ 'चेहरे पर कोई आवरण न होना' भी हो सकता है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
It was a bare-faced lie told to avoid responsibility.
Adjective:
He appeared bare-faced in the cold wind, without a scarf or mask.

Usage Examples

The report described the incident as a bare-faced attempt to mislead the public.
She gave a bare-faced denial even though the evidence was clear.
Calling it an error was a bare-faced excuse for negligence.
In older or literal use, 'bare-faced' can mean without a veil, mask, or makeup.

Synonyms

Related Forms

Verb
Adjective
Bare / Bare-faced / Barefaced / Unblushing
Adverb
Barefacedly / Shamelessly

Idioms & Phrases

A bare-faced lie
निर्लज्ज/बेशर्म झूठ
Bare-faced cheek
खुली ढिठाई; बेशर्मी