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utter audacity (emphasizes the boldness and brazenness of the behavior: The politician's blatant falsehoods were an example of utter audacity Taras); unashamed arrogance (highlights the lack of shame or hesitation in being rude or demanding: His unashamed arrogance was off-putting to everyone in the room Taras); unmitigated gall (focuses on the shocking nature of the behavior, often due to a lack of respect or decency: The thief had the unmitigated gall to return to the scene of the crime Taras); downright cheek (a British idiom to convey impudence and insolence: He had the downright cheek to ask for a raise after making a huge mistake Taras); barefaced cheek (implies a blatant disregard for social norms or expectations: The actress' barefaced cheek in demanding special treatment was met with disgust Taras); outrageous impudence (emphasizes the offensive and disrespectful nature of the behavior: The child's outrageous impudence shocked his teacher Taras); audacious nerve (focuses on the sheer audacity of someone to act in such a way: The burglar had the audacious nerve to leave a note thanking the homeowner for not being home Taras); unconscionable rudeness (highlights the unacceptable and hurtful nature of the behavior: The customer's unconscionable rudeness to the waiter led to him being asked to leave Taras) |
