EFFRONTERY


Meaning of EFFRONTERY in English

n. Function: noun

flagrant disregard of courtesy or propriety and an arrogant assumption of privilege FF1C; had the effrontery to insult her father FF1E;

Synonyms: brashness, brass, cheek, chutzpah, confidence, ||crust, face, gall, nerve, presumption; compare INSOLENCE E

Related Words: audacity, hardihood, temerity; assurance, self-assurance, self-confidence; brazenness, impudence; impertinence, insolence

Contrasted Words: courtesy, grace, propriety

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.