Barefacedness

/ˌbɛrˈfeɪsɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being barefaced; shamelessness, boldness, or the act of doing something dishonest without disguise.

Etymology

Derived from 'barefaced' with the noun-forming suffix '-ness', expressing the abstract quality of being unashamed and open about wrong actions.

Kelly Says

Historians noted the 'barefacedness' of certain rulers—they didn't even bother hiding their corrupt acts because they had enough power to ignore criticism!

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