brazen
2 antonyms for brazen — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
“It was a brazen attempt to cheat the system in broad daylight.”
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2. verb
To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".
“He brazened it out, insisting he'd done nothing wrong.”
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How to use brazen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
brazen lie
brazen attempt
brazen it out
Etymology
From Old English bræsen, "made of brass." The modern sense of "shamelessly bold" grew out of the older figurative idea of a face like brass — hard, shiny and unmoved by shame.
Full origin of brazen →Frequently asked questions
What does “brazen” mean?
The word “brazen” means shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment. In plain terms, doing something outrageous or dishonest without any shame or hesitation.
How do you pronounce “brazen”?
“Brazen” is pronounced BRAY-zuhn (/ˈbɹeɪ̯zən/ in IPA).
How do you use “brazen” in a sentence?
Here is “brazen” used in a sentence: “It was a brazen attempt to cheat the system in broad daylight.”
What part of speech is “brazen”?
Depending on how it is used, “brazen” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “brazen” come from?
The word “brazen” comes from Old English. From Old English bræsen, "made of brass." The modern sense of "shamelessly bold" grew out of the older figurative idea of a face like brass — hard, shiny and unmoved by shame.
How many meanings does “brazen” have?
“Brazen” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
