brazen

5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for brazen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.

Synonyms

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bodacious brassy barefaced audacious insolent

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.

“It was a brazen attempt to cheat the system in broad daylight.”

bodacious brassy barefaced audacious insolent

Opposites

shy

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.”

Opposites

hesitate

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.

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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.

Related words

braze

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