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Wait, there's an animal called the bare-eared fox, also known as the red fox, which has hair instead of fur and sometimes loses its ear tissues. But is that the main definition? Alternatively, it could refer to anything that's literally without ears. Hmm. Since the user wants it hilarious and informative, maybe I can combine a bit of humor with the factual information. Let's see... "Bare-eared" could describe something or someone missing their ears in a funny way. For example, a person who regularly cuts off their ears (though that might be more 'bare-limbed')—but that's not quite right. Wait, there's also the term "bare-legged," so maybe extending that concept. But perhaps sticking to animals. The bare-eared fox is a thing, but I need to make sure that's accurate. Alternatively, maybe something like "bare-eared moose" if that's a real creature. Wait, no, moose don't have hair on their ears either? Not sure. Alternatively, "bare-eared" could be used metaphorically. Like "she's got a bare-eared attitude," meaning she's without manners or ear (as in not listening). But the user might want a literal example as well. So first, define it humorously: something like, "Bare-eared refers to creatures—or even humans—who have decided that losing their ears is either stylish, practical, or just part of their biology." Then give an example sentence. The tricky part is making it edgy or unsettling. So maybe a scenario where someone or something is bare-eared in a creepy context. Wait, for the example, if it's an animal, like "The survivor hunched near the wreckage, his once-feared ferocity undiminished by his now-bare-eared form." That could be unsettling. Or perhaps a more humorous edge: "At the karaoke bar, she'd saunter onto the stage with her microphone-clasped hand and a coy smile, bare-eared silhouette commanding attention..." Hmm, maybe that's not quite edgy enough. Alternatively, using it in an unexpected way. Maybe something like, "In a dimly lit room filled with antique furniture, the figure loomed large—a hulking mass shrouded in velvet curtains; when they pulled back the drapes, revealing his stark, bare-eared visage beneath." That could be unsettling with the shadows and mystery. Wait, but maybe I should check if there's an actual animal called a bare-eared fox. Let me recall: Yes, there is a subspecies of red fox known as Vulpes vulpes temricialis, found in Australia, which has some hair growing on its ears instead of fur—so they are "bare-eared" in the sense that their ears don't have much cover. So that's a factual basis. So putting it all together: Definition could be lighthearted but informative. Example sentence needs to be edgy. Let's brainstorm example sentences: 1. The lone figure stood amidst the ruins, his silhouette hauntingly recognizable even without his once-feared presence; he was the bare-eared fox of legends. 2. Under the blood moon, the creature emerged from the shadows—a ghostly apparition with ears as barren as its intentions—its mere presence sent shivers down the spines of the village folk. 3. In a twisted display of nature's unpredictability, the survivor had embraced his new form: a mangled remnant of humanity, marked by exposed flesh where protective coverings once were, his face obscured yet his eyes burning with unquenchable hunger—a true embodiment of 'bare-eared' terror. Hmm, maybe that's too much. Need to make sure it's an example sentence using the word in context. Let me pick one and refine it. The second example mentions "bare-eared fox" but actually talks about a different creature. Maybe better to reference that known animal but put it into an unsettling scenario. For instance: "Legends whispered of the bare-eared fox, a spectral entity emerging under moonless nights, its eerie silence accompanied only by the scurrying of unseen prey—a truly unnerving sight." Alternatively, combining humor and unsettlement: "Local farmers swear they've seen the rarebare-eared fox skullduggerily pilfering chickens, but when pressed for details, sheepishly admit it's probably just a regular fox with bad timing." Wait, that's more humorous but less edgy. The user wants an example sentence that is "edgy or unsettling," so maybe leaning towards horror or Lovecraftian vibes. Let's go with: "In the forgotten swamps of Louisiana, hunters recounted tales of encountering a beast—a ghastly fusion of fox and unknown predator—its flesh peeled back like dead skin from barren ears quivering in the humid air, an entity beyond human comprehension." Hmm, maybe that's okay. Alternatively, using it metaphorically for something sinister: "His demeanor was cold and calculating, void of any semblance of warmth or empathy—a 'bare-eared' sociopath thriving on others' vulnerabilities." But that might be stretching the definition. Alternatively, stick to animals but make it creepy: "The once-majestic wolves roamed the wildlands, their pelts long gone save for wisps of fur framing ears as barren as autumn leaves in a forgotten glade." I think that's better. So finalizing: Definition: Bare-eared (adjective) describes creatures—most notably certain foxes—that have lost their ear coverings to either evolutionary adaptation or unfortunate mishaps, leaving them exposed and often strikingly vulnerable yet eerily majestic. Example sentence: "Local hunters swore they saw the spectral figure in the moonless night, its ghastly form gliding silently through the marshlands; even with ears as barren as fallen autumn leaves, it commanded an unsettling presence that left blood-curdling silence in its wake." Wait, but does "bare-eared fox" fit here? The example mentions hunters seeing a spectral figure. Maybe better to reference actual sightings of bare-eared foxes being linked to something sinister. Alternatively, maybe not necessary; the key is using the word correctly. Alternatively: "Conservationists were alarmed when reports surfaced of the rarebare-eared fox appearing in urban areas—navigating cityscapes with disarming innocence yet exuding a primal menace that turned once-patient joggers into panicking fugitives." Hmm, but maybe that's not directly linked to an unsettling example. Let me think again. Maybe use it metaphorically for something sinister: "His tactics were as cold and calculated as the approach of winter—removing all traces until only his bare-eared ruthlessness remained—a strategy that left allies scrambling in terror." Not sure if that's using 'bare-eared' correctly. Alternatively, stick to an actual animal example but make it dark. Final Example Sentence: "Night stalkers told tales of a phantom predator—their descriptions spoke of piercing red eyes and ears as barren as the moonless sky itself, its silent footsteps reverberating through marshlands like mournful omens foretelling doom for
