bald-faced

[ bawld-feyst ]

/ ˈbɔldˌfeɪst /

Origin of bald-faced

First recorded in 1640–50

Its nuclear program is a bald-faced attempt at regional hegemony, one that comes closer to fruition with each passing day.

James Kirchick on How Biden Gets it Wrong (Again) in Newsweek |James Kirchick |December 21, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
The astonishing thing about such opportunism is that it is so bald-faced.

Our Gutless Turn-Tail Politics |Lee Siegel |January 9, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Ah, there were the cross-roads and the Bald-faced Stag at the corner.

The Return of the Prodigal |May Sinclair
"Yes, but an inside tip now and then never hurt anybody," said the Bald-faced Kid.

Old Man Curry |Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

It was the Bald-faced Kid, breathless, his brow beaded with perspiration.

Old Man Curry |Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
The Bald-faced Kid recalled him to earth by his breezy greeting, and what it lacked in reverence it made up in good will.

Old Man Curry |Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
The Bald-faced Kid had never entertained any doubts upon this subject.

Old Man Curry |Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan