Pronunciation: /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
noun shameless boldness or impudence
A1 She had the effrontery to ask for a refund after using the product for a month.
A2 His effrontery in speaking out of turn during the meeting was shocking.
B1 The salesman's effrontery in trying to sell me a faulty product was unacceptable.
B2 The politician's effrontery in denying the accusations against him was met with widespread disbelief.
C1 Her effrontery in demanding special treatment at the restaurant caused a scene.
C2 The CEO's effrontery in ignoring the concerns of the employees led to a massive strike.
adjective effronterous
A1 She had the effrontery to ask for a refund after using the product.
A2 His effrontery in demanding a raise after only a month on the job was surprising.
B1 The politician's effrontery in denying any wrongdoing despite clear evidence was infuriating.
B2 The CEO's effrontery in ignoring employee concerns led to a mass walkout.
C1 Her effrontery in manipulating the situation to her advantage was both impressive and disturbing.
C2 The lawyer's effrontery in twisting the facts to win the case was both unethical and brilliant.
formal The defendant's effrontery in denying any involvement in the crime was astounding.
informal I can't believe the effrontery of that guy to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
slang Her effrontery in cutting in line at the store was so rude.
figurative The politician's effrontery in twisting the truth to fit his narrative was truly shameless.
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