Maya Angelou

If we accept being talked to any kind of a way, then we are telling ourselves we are not quite worth the best. And if we have the effrontery to talk to anybody with less than courtesy, we tell ourselves and the world we are not very intelligent.

American Poet

Michael Leunig

In some ways, calm bodily protest has a nakedness to it that may be deeply embarrassing for observers; an act not unlike the bare-faced Oliver Twist effrontery that stands vulnerably before authority, asking for more or better.

Australian Cartoonist

Samuel Johnson

The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted, evidently an effrontery.

English Writer

Effrontery has a negative connotation, suggesting shameless boldness.

Negative Connotation

Unlike 'cheeky', 'effrontery' does not imply humor or playfulness.

Not Playful

Use 'effrontery' to express strong disapproval of someone's behavior.