What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
baldfaced
Example
He made a baldfaced lie when he said he wasn't at the party. [baldfaced: adjective]
Example
The politician's baldfaced attempt to cover up the scandal was exposed by the media. [baldfaced: adjective]
barefaced
Example
She had the barefaced audacity to deny stealing my wallet. [barefaced: adjective]
Example
His barefaced attempt to cheat on the exam was caught by the teacher. [barefaced: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both baldfaced and barefaced are less commonly used in everyday language and are more formal in nature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between baldfaced and barefaced?
Both baldfaced and barefaced are relatively formal words, but baldfaced is more commonly used in North America, while barefaced is more commonly used in British English.
