effrontery
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
noun
- Shameless or rude behavior that shows a lack of respect, especially when someone does something bold or impolite that they should be embarrassed about.
- The politician's effrontery in lying to the public about the scandal shocked even his supporters.
- She had the effrontery to tell the teacher that the assignment was a waste of time.
- He showed incredible effrontery by cutting in line and acting like he belonged there.
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