Outface: meaning, definitions and examples
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outface
[ aʊtfeɪs ]
display confidence
To outface means to confront or withstand someone or something assertively or boldly, often in a competitive context. This term suggests showing a strong front and not backing down when faced with intimidation or rivalry. It can indicate an attitude of confidence and determination, often to demonstrate superiority or dominance in a situation. Outfacing can also imply a challenge to one's authority or a refusal to be cowed down by threats.
Synonyms
brave, confront, defy, face-off, withstand.
Examples of usage
- She managed to outface her critics during the debate.
- The athlete aimed to outface his opponents in the final match.
- In the meeting, he tried to outface his boss's disapproval with a confident argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "outface" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgraça
- desfavor
- desonra
🇮🇳 अपमान
- बदनामी
- असहमति
🇩🇪 Gesicht
- Gesicht zeigen
- Gesicht abwenden
🇮🇩 muka
- wajah
- menghadapi
🇺🇦 обличчя
- лице
- виходити
🇵🇱 twarz
- oblicze
- stawić czoła
🇯🇵 顔
- 外見
- 面向
🇫🇷 visage
- apparence
- faire face
🇪🇸 cara
- apariencia
- enfrentar
🇹🇷 yüz
- görünüm
- karşılaşmak
🇰🇷 얼굴
- 외모
- 대면하다
🇸🇦 وجه
- مظهر
- مواجهة
🇨🇿 tvář
- vzhled
- čelit
🇸🇰 tvár
- vzhľad
- čeliť
🇨🇳 脸
- 外观
- 面对
🇸🇮 obraza
- videz
- soočiti
🇮🇸 andlit
- útlit
- mótmæla
🇰🇿 бет
- көрініс
- кездесуге
🇬🇪 სახე
- გარეგნობა
- სხვადასხვა
🇦🇿 üz
- görünüş
- qarşılaşmaq
🇲🇽 cara
- apariencia
- enfrentar
Etymology
The word 'outface' is composed of the prefix 'out-' which is associated with going beyond or surpassing, and the verb 'face', which comes from the Old French 'face' meaning 'front' or 'surface'. The combination suggests a notion of surpassing the act of facing, or confronting something or someone. The usage of 'outface' in the English language dates back to the early 19th century and has typically been associated with competitive situations, often in physical, social, or professional contexts. The evolution of its meaning aligns with the increasing focus on assertiveness and confidence in various aspects of life, demonstrating a shift in values towards resilience and strength in the face of adversity.