Meaning & use
Effrontery
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Bold, disrespectful behavior that shows a shocking lack of shame or embarrassment.
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He had the effrontery to ask for a raise after missing three deadlines.
Her effrontery in interrupting the judge left the courtroom stunned.
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The word derives from Latin "frons" (forehead), tying boldness to the old idea of a shameless face that shows no blush.
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