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brashness

[brash-nis] / ˈbræʃ nɪs /
NOUN
impudence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldness
STRONG
audaciousness audacity brazenness cheek cheekiness chutzpa chutzpah discourtesy disrespect effrontery forwardness gall hutzpah impertinence insolence nerve overconfidence presumptuousness pushiness rudeness sauciness shamelessness
WEAK
hutzpa impudency nerviness sassiness
Antonyms
STRONG
humility manners meekness modesty politeness respect shyness timidity
NOUN
temerity
Synonyms
STRONG
foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness incautiousness rashness recklessness

Example Sentences

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Paul's venture into the sport - and his brashness - has been met with dismay by those who feel a YouTuber does not deserve the opportunity to dent former Tyson's boxing legacy.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Sharako plays an important role in the future "House of the Dragon" battle, how crucial was getting her brashness and thirst for battle right as this is the audience’s introduction to her?

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024

What makes her search particularly thrilling is its brashness and its erudition, its equal propensity to reach for Nietzsche, J.M.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

He’s gotten buzz for his youth and charisma, his lack of political background, and a brashness that reminds some people of Trump.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023

A certain World Bank official implied that Alex’s brashness and outspokenness turned off many people.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.