freshness
- noun
- /ˈfrɛʃnəs/
- Informal
Examples
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So, esteemed and deeply appreciated Legal Team for Dr. Conrad Murray, please forgive my "freshness," but --
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Her freshness in speaking to the audience impressed everyone at the conference.
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The student's freshness in addressing controversial topics often shocked his teachers.
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I was taken aback by the freshness of his remarks during the meeting.
Synonyms
Rude boldness that shows no shame
Rude behavior or speech toward someone in authority
Rude behaviour that shows no respect for other people
Rude behavior or remarks that show a lack of respect
A bold, slightly rude way of speaking or acting that is playful and shows little respect
Antonyms
How Rude
- Informal
- Informal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Freshness also came to mean bold or rude behavior from fresh, used for someone who is 'too forward' or 'bold'. A helpful way to remember this is to think of someone being 'too fresh' — taking liberties in speech — which is why freshness can mean cheeky or impertinent behavior.