adj.
Pronunciation: ' ber- ' f ā st
Function: adjective
Date: 1590
1 : having the face uncovered: a : having no whiskers : BEARDLESS b : wearing no mask
2 a : OPEN , UNCONCEALED < barefaced impudence> b : having or showing a lack of scruples <a barefaced lie>
– bare · faced · ly \ - ' f ā -s ə d-l ē , - ' f ā st-l ē \ adverb
– bare · faced · ness \ - ' f ā -s ə d-n ə s, - ' f ā s(t)-n ə s \ noun