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The phrase itself is interesting. Maybe it's a metaphor. The word "bald" makes someone bald, so maybe something that has nothing left? A "face" is part of a person, usually. So combining those, maybe a stare that's so empty or blank it could be called 'bald-faced'. Wait, but I should check the actual definition to make sure I'm not just making stuff up. Wait, 'bald-faced' isn't a standard English term. Maybe it's an idiom used in specific contexts. Let me think. Oh! It might come from British slang or Cockney rhyming words. Like "balled face" as in "knuckles," but that's probably not it. Alternatively, maybe it's from the game of poker? A bald-faced joke would be a obvious pun or something overtly sarcastic. Hmm. Alternatively, thinking about Max Penn's work on idioms. Wait, there's an expression called 'bald faced mullet' meaning a lie that is blatantly evident but denied. But that's not exactly 'bald-faced.' Maybe the term refers to something with a boldfaced lie or obvious deception. Alternatively, maybe it's used in heraldry? A bald face could mean a plain shield without decorations. Not sure. Alternatively, perhaps 'bald-faced' is an old idiom meaning someone who openly boasts or brags, like showing off. For example, "He's such a bald-faced liar" implying he's blatantly lying. So the definition would be something that refers to an obvious lie or boastful statement. But then how to make it hilarious and informative? Wait, maybe breaking down the word: 'bald' meaning without hair, so perhaps lacking in some aspect, like courage or honesty. 'Faced' as in having a face (the animal part). So a bald-faced... something related to the face being bare. Maybe "bald-faced lie" is an obvious falsehood. But since I'm supposed to define it humorously and informally, maybe combining those elements. Let's brainstorm: "Bald faced" could be defined as referring to something that's so blatantly obvious or insidious that it's like staring someone in the face with a bald (hairless) grināsuperiorly condescending. Or perhaps an overt, unapologetic lie or statement meant to intimidate. Wait, but maybe I should look up the actual origin. But since this is hypothetical, let's proceed. Alternatively, think of 'bald-faced' as used in phrases like "bald-faced mullet," which actually means a blatant lie that's so obvious people find it funny but are too embarrassed to admit. Wait, noāmaybe not that. Alternatively, from the game show 'Wipe Outs,' there was an episode called "Bald-Faced" where contestants had to do ridiculous tasks, leading me astray. Probably not helpful. Wait, let's think of another approach. If someone is giving a bald-faced joke, it's obviously sexist or racist, and they expect you to catch it but don't want you to criticize them. So the term could also apply to jokes like that. But again, need to frame this in definition with humor. Alternatively, maybe 'bald-faced' is used colloquially to describe something that's blatantly false but presented as a fact. For example, "The bald-faced lie was so grandiose it required its own supervillain." But the user wants an example sentence that is edgy or unsettling using 'bald-faced.' So perhaps: "Bald-faced Incarnate: The politician's announcement was a baldfaced jokeāhe claimed to have resigned after one term as mayor." No, that's not really unsetting. Wait, maybe "bald-faced" can modify adjectives. Hmm. Alternatively, think of it in terms of appearanceāa bald-faced threat is something that looks threatening but isn't quite, or vice versa. Not sure. Alternatively, use 'bald-faced' to describe a situation where someone's obvious intent is masked by an insincere veneer, making the underlying motive starkly visible once revealedālike a snake showing its teeth even with no venom: "His baldfaced charm was as transparent as a sieve in a rainstorm." But perhaps I need to get back. Let's try constructing a definition first. "Bald-faced" (adjective): Describes something that is so blatantly obvious, deceitful, or condescending it would take a person with no facial hairāor "bald," implying complete nakedness of guileāto pull off without consequence. Often used to call out overt hypocrisy or fraudulence in public discourse. Then an example sentence: "When the CEO announced layoffs were solely for 'low-performers,' everyone recognized it as a baldfaced excuse to eliminate skilled workers under the guise of efficiency." But is that unsettling? Maybe not quite. Let's think again. Perhaps: "Bald-faced terror looms over the neighborhood, its presence marked by shattered windows and whispered talesāuntil you realize it's just an old man with a grudge staring blankly from his porch." Hmm, maybe that's more underlining. Wait, "baldfaced" can also relate to animals or creatures that are known for something. Like bald-faced muezzin? No. Alternatively, in mythology, Medusa's gaze could be baldfacedāblunt and deadly without embellishment. But the example needs to be edgy. How about: "The politicianās promises were so baldfaced as any con artist guaranteesāthey left even those cynical observers cold with calculated indifference." Hmm. Maybe not quite unsettling enough. Let me try again. "Bald-faced moonlight: Only a baldfaced lunatic would trust the darkness alone to guide themāyet here, shivering in silence, they waited for midnight prayers or..." No, perhaps that's too convoluted. Alternatively: "The ad showed a model with drooping eyes and a forced smileāa classic example of baldfaced deception, making you question if even art can't fool your gullible heart." Wait, maybe the unsettling part comes from applying it to something unexpected. Let's try: "Bald-faced monstrosity crawled out from its lair only when night fellāsilent as death, yet sending shivers down spines for being undeniably real." Not quite. Alternatively: "He leaned over conspiratoriallyāit was a baldfaced ploy, his every word dripping with irony even as he feigned innocence." Hmm. Maybe I need to think of 'bald-faced' in the context of something grotesque or disturbing but presented deceptively. Wait, here's an idea. Use it metaphorically for something that's blatantly offensive hidden under a guise: "The charity's ad featured a starving child with empty eyes; even through its baldfaced exploitation, millions still donated." But 'baldfaced' here would refer to the overtly manipulative aspect rather than being bald (hairless). Maybe not. Alternatively: "Bald-faced idiocy aside from your graspālike watching paint dry narrated by Shakespeare." But that's more of a joke. Alternatively: "In debates, he threw baldfaced conspiracy theories like
