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Brash (adj) means Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel. Example: “His brash comments in the meeting embarrassed the whole team.”

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Overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.

"His brash comments in the meeting embarrassed the whole team."

"She has a brash, no-nonsense way of giving feedback."

Bold or showy in an unsubtle, sometimes tasteless way.

"The building's brash neon signage clashed with the quiet street."

How to use brash

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLoudly confident to the point of being rude or tactless.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "brash" the noun sense used in Scottish/dialect English for broken rock or ice — the common modern usage is always the adjective describing personality or style.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: brashes
Third person singular: brashes
Past tense: brashed
Comparative: brasher, more brash
Superlative: brashest, most brash

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Etymology

Of uncertain origin. It may come from Scots brash, brasch (“a violent onset; an attack or assault”), and may also be related to Dutch bars (“stern; strict”), German barsch (“harsh; unfriendly”), Danish barsk (“harsh; rough; tough”) and Swedish barsk (“harsh; impetuous”).

Synonyms

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Antonyms

modest low-key

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Rhymes for brash

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brash” mean?

The word “brash” means overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel. In plain terms, loudly confident to the point of being rude or tactless.

How do you pronounce “brash”?

“Brash” is pronounced BRASH (/ˈbɹæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “brash” in a sentence?

Here is “brash” used in a sentence: “His brash comments in the meeting embarrassed the whole team.”

What part of speech is “brash”?

“Brash” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “brash” have?

“Brash” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overconfident and tactless, often in a way that ignores how others feel.

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