1.
feigned; unconvincing; obviously fake
describes behavior or words that are clearly pretended or insincere
白々しい嘘をつくな。
Don't tell such an obvious lie.
彼の言い訳は白々しかった。
His excuse was unconvincing.
知っているくせに白々しい顔をしている。
Even though they know, they're pretending not to with a straight face.
USAGE:
- 白々しい嘘 (blatant lie)
- 白々しい態度 (feigned attitude)
- 白々しい顔をする (to put on an innocent face)
NUANCE:
Strongly implies the speaker can see through the pretense. Used when someone's deception or insincerity is painfully obvious.
RELATED:
- 空々しい (similar meaning - forced, unnatural)
- 白を切る (to feign ignorance)
FORMS:
- Adverb: 白々しく