faced

[ feyst ]

adjective

1. having a specified kind of face or number of faces (usually used in combination):

   a sweet-faced child; the two-faced god.

Other Words From

• multi·faced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of faced¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; face + -ed ³

Example Sentences

He also faced opposition over his so-called Pathfinder project, designed to provide thousands of new homes.

From BBC

He has long faced claims from opposition politicians alleging that he has benefited from his political ties, which he denies.

From BBC

Already, several companies, such as Stanley Black & Decker and AutoZone, noted on earnings calls they would raise prices if faced with tariffs.

From Salon

Gary Wang, co-founder and chief technology officer of FTX, was sentenced to no time in prison on Wednesday, two years after the cryptocurrency firm collapsed and faced accusations of defrauding customers.

From Salon

However, Chairwoman Stabenow’s proposed Farm Bill text has already faced sharp criticism from Republican legislators, many of whom argue the bill should put more “farm back in the Farm Bill.”

From Salon

Related Words

• coated
• stuffed