Effronted

/ɪˈfrʌntɪd/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by bold disrespect or shameless behavior; having confronted someone with improper boldness.

Etymology

Past participle of 'effront,' this adjective describes someone or something showing the shameless boldness implied by the root sense of displaying one's forehead without deference.

Kelly Says

An 'effronted' person is acting so bold and shameless that they seem to have permanently planted themselves in your face—it's a word that makes rudeness sound almost impressively audacious.

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