Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
effrontery
noun
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
Definition
Shameless boldness or audacity.
Examples
- She had the effrontery to ask for a raise after being late every day.
- His effrontery in interrupting the speaker shocked everyone in the room.
- Despite his effrontery, he managed to charm the crowd with his charisma.
Meaning
Effrontery refers to behavior that is disrespectfully bold or brash, often used to describe someone who behaves inappropriately or without courtesy in a situation.
Synonyms
- audacity
- impudence
- insolence
- nerve
- cheek
