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Plural
effronteries
1
a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold
- His effrontery in questioning the boss’s decisions was shocking.
- The politician’s effrontery in dismissing the public’s concerns angered many voters.
- He displayed remarkable effrontery by interrupting the speaker repeatedly.
- The student’s effrontery in challenging the professor’s authority was unexpected.
- She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend’s behavior at the dinner party.
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