effrontery

Definitions

Insolent or impertinent behavior.

Shameless boldness or audacity.

Examples

He had the effrontery to ask for a raise after being late to work every day this week.

The politician's effrontery in lying to the public while being recorded was truly shocking.

Synonyms

audacity impudence nerve temerity gall presumption brashness

Antonyms

timidity shyness modesty humility diffidence meekness reserve