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Effrontery

Description:

Effrontery is audacious and insolent behavior or speech that shows a lack of respect or manners. It is characterized by shameless boldness or arrogant disregard for others.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: Shameless boldness or audacity.

Example Sentence: His blatant effrontery in interrupting the speaker left everyone in shock.

Sense 2:

Noun: Insolent behavior that displays a lack of respect or manners.

Example Sentence: The student's constant effrontery towards the teacher resulted in numerous disciplinary actions.

Sense 3:

Noun: Arrogant disregard for the feelings or rights of others.

Example Sentence: The politician's effrontery in dismissing the concerns of the citizens caused public outrage.

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