Main Entry: bare·faced

Pronunciation: \ˈber-ˈfāst\

Function: adjective

Date: 1590

1 : having the face uncovered: a : having no whiskers : beardless b : wearing no mask
2 a : open, unconcealed <barefaced impudence> b : having or showing a lack of scruples <a barefaced lie>

— bare·faced·ly \-ˈfā-səd-lē, -ˈfāst-lē\ adverb

— bare·faced·ness \-ˈfā-səd-nəs, -ˈfās(t)-nəs\ noun