barefacedly
Definition
Adverb: 1. In an open and shameless manner; without any attempt to conceal one's actions or intentions, especially when they are improper or bold. It describes acting with a complete lack of shame, embarrassment, or subtlety.
Usage and Examples
The adverb barefacedly is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is done. It emphasizes the brazen, undisguised nature of the action. * The politician barefacedly lied to the public, even when presented with video evidence. * He barefacedly copied his colleague's report and submitted it as his own work. * The company barefacedly ignored the new safety regulations to cut costs.
Advanced Usage
- Position in a sentence: It typically appears before the main verb it modifies or at the beginning of a clause for emphasis.
- She barefacedly claimed she had never received the email.
- Barefacedly, he asked for a promotion after missing his third deadline.
Variants and Related Words
- Barefaced (adjective): Used to describe the shameless act or person themselves.
- That was a barefaced lie.
- He is a barefaced hypocrite.
Synonyms
- Shamelessly: Acting without any sense of shame or decency.
- Brazeningly: Behaving in a bold, defiant manner without embarrassment.
- Unabashedly: Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
- Impertinently: In a rude and disrespectful way, showing a lack of proper respect.
Antonyms
- Ashamedly: With a feeling of shame or guilt.
- Sheepishly: In an embarrassed or bashful manner.
- Diffidently: In a modest or shy way, lacking self-confidence.
Adverb
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without shame
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he unashamedly abandoned the project when he realized he would not gain from it
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