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Meaning of effrontery

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

effrontery

Pronunciation:/ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. Insolent and shameless audacity.

    Example: We even had the effrontery to suggest that he should leave the country.

  2. An act of insolent and shameless audacity.

    Example: Any refusal to salute the president shall be counted as an effrontery.