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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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But Johnson is nothing if not a punchy ringmaster of deadpan humor and his grab-bag mindset generates enough goodwill to appreciate the DIY brashness of it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Fury has promised a knockout which will send Usyk into retirement but, by his usual standards, the brashness was generally toned down early in this fight week.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 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

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