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effrontery

UK/i'frʌntәri/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

Shameless boldness or insolence; brazen audacity.

厚颜无耻,放肆无礼

Root Breakdown

effronteryother
=effrontery

Common Collocations

  • 1.sheer effrontery纯粹的放肆
  • 2.with effrontery厚颜无耻地

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His effrontery in criticizing his boss directly shocked everyone in the office.

  • 2.

    The effrontery of the scammer claiming legitimacy while stealing money was remarkable.

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