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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But he criticised Hegseth's "brashness, the bravado, the bulldozing of questions" in briefings.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Walz in particular has used the line that Trump is “weird” to great effect, treating Trump’s brashness not with pearl-clutching indignation but cheeky Midwest derision.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024

Getting her brashness right was an interesting one because the comedy of the character is very present.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024

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

True or not, Abramov was becoming more than annoyed by Bobby’s brashness and frequent distemper.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

brashness

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