Frechheit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assurance noun A confident promise or statement meant to remove doubt.
- audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- effrontery noun Insolent and shameless audacity.
- gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
- impudence noun Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame.
- insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
- lip noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
- sass noun Bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
- temerity noun Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Senses
Frechheit is used for these senses in English:
- assurance Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.
- audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
- effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
- gall (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
- impudence The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
- impudence Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
- insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
- lip (slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
assurance — full definition
- noun A confident promise or statement meant to remove doubt.
- noun Confidence in oneself; self-assured certainty.
- noun British English term for insurance, especially life insurance.
audacity — full definition
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.