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effrontery

1 of 1noun
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
Forms:effronteries
1

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

  • His effrontery in questioning the boss’s decisions was shocking.
  • The politician’s effrontery in dismissing the public’s concerns angered many voters.
  • He displayed remarkable effrontery by interrupting the speaker repeatedly.
  • The student’s effrontery in challenging the professor’s authority was unexpected.
  • She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend’s behavior at the dinner party.