bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
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
This is such bald-faced lie that I would be remiss if I did not fact-check Murray myself.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024
Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.
From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023
He called the Marshals Service‘s claim that it wasn’t a chance in policy “a case of policy spin approaching bald-faced lie.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
And Marie the brewster said, “So do you, Charles! You bald-faced suck-up!”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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