Barefaced/ˈberfeɪst/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Bold Dishonesty Used to underscore the outrageous nature of a lie with no attempt to hide it. He gave me a barefaced lie about his qualifications. Pro Tip 2/3Confrontational Attitude Highlights someone's audacious behavior in challenging situations. Her barefaced audacity during the meeting surprised everyone. Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattering Often implies negative judgment, suggesting rudeness or disrespect. The barefaced cheek of the new employee was unacceptable.