Meaning
cheek, nerve, audacity
- shameless boldness or insolence; brass neck
In a sentence
Ha avuto la sfrontatezza di negare l'evidenza davanti a tutti.
He had the nerve to deny the obvious in front of everyone.
La sua sfrontatezza durante la riunione ha infastidito molti colleghi.
Her insolence during the meeting annoyed many colleagues.
Non sopporto la sfrontatezza di chi salta sempre la fila.
I cannot stand the cheek of people who always jump the queue.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sfrontatezza | feminine · singular |
| sfrontatezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'sfrontato' (brazen); usually has a negative or critical nuance.
- Common near-synonyms include 'sfacciataggine' and 'faccia tosta'.