sfacciato — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
- cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
- fresh adjective Newly made, picked, or obtained; not old or stale.
- impertinent adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
- presumptuous adj Overconfident or arrogant in a way that overstepss what is appropriate or one's actual authority.
- shameless adj Feeling or showing no shame or embarrassment, even when it would be expected.
Senses
sfacciato is used for these senses in English:
- brazen Shameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash. [from 1570s]
- brazen-faced Impudent; open and without shame.
- cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
- fresh Rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.
- impertinent Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
- presumptuous Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding what is appropriate or right.
- shameless Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.
brazen — full definition
- adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
- adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
- verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".
cheeky — full definition
- adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
- adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.