brazen

¹bra·zen

adj \ˈbrā-z^ən\

Definition of BRAZEN

1

: made of brass

2

a : sounding harsh and loud like struck brass b : of the color of polished brass

3

: marked by contemptuous boldness <a brazen disregard for the rules>

— bra·zen·ly adverb

— bra·zen·ness \ˈbrā-z^ən-(n)əs\ noun

Examples of BRAZEN

1. He exhibited a brazen disregard for other people's feelings.
2. <a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich>

Origin of BRAZEN

Middle English brasen, from Old English bræsen, from bræs brass

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BRAZEN

Synonyms: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, nervy, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise

Antonyms: meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

Related Words: assertive, forward, obtrusive; audacious, defiant, disrespectful; shameless, unabashed, unblushing; bluff, blunt, curt; cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky; lippy, mouthy

Near Antonyms: demure, humble, modest; courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper; deferential, respectful; abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced; gentle, mild; inconspicuous, unobtrusive

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Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

Rhymes with BRAZEN

blazon, raisin