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adjective \ ˈbōl(d)-ˈfāst \

Definition of bold-faced

1 :bold in manner or conduct :impudent

2 usually boldfaced :being or set in boldface

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First Known Use of bold-faced

1591

bold-faced Synonyms

Synonyms

arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise

Antonyms

meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

Related Words

assertive, forward, obtrusive; audacious, defiant, disrespectful; shameless, unabashed, unblushing; bluff, blunt, curt; cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky; lippy, mouthy

Near Antonyms

demure, humble, modest; courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper; deferential, respectful; abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced; gentle, mild; inconspicuous, unobtrusive

BOLD-FACED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of bold-faced for English Language Learners

: very obvious and showing no feeling of doing something wrong
: having thick dark lines : printed in boldface

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