Synonyms of brazen

brazen 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbrā-zᵊn 

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness

a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bold
• impudent
• wise
• insolent
• audacious
• fresh
• cheeky
• cocky
• defiant
• blunt
• brassy
• sassy
• saucy
• brash
• cocksure
• assertive
• impertinent
• brazen-faced
• nervy
• bold-faced
• cute
• arch
• smart
• unabashed
• shameless
• disrespectful
• unblushing
• obtrusive
• brassbound
• bluff
• curt
• flippant
• forward
• facetious
• flip
• mouthy
• smart-aleck
• pert
• lippy
• smart-alecky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timid
• meek
• shy
• humble
• modest
• retiring
• proper
• polite
• courteous
• genteel
• respectful
• ashamed
• mousy
• deferential
• demure
• embarrassed
• mousey
• mild
• abashed
• gentle
• mannerly
• inconspicuous
• blushing
• shamefaced
• unobtrusive

brazen

2 of 2

verb

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confront
• face
• brave
• dare
• breast
• withstand
• defy
• beard
• stand up to
• resist
• encounter
• outface
• outbrave
• front
• fight
• approach
• face up (to)
• affront
• meet
• challenge
• stand
• oppose
• accost
• combat
• repel
• battle
• contend (with)
• square (off)
• corner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dodge
• avoid
• shirk
• sidestep
• duck
• shun
• eschew
• evade
• escape
• elude
• shake
• funk

Examples of brazen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Local families assert that Massey's death is the latest in a pattern of brazen abuse that has gone unchecked for years. —Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024

The Secret of the River, out October 9 on Netflix, tells the story of an effeminate, sensitive yet brazen boy named Manuel (played by Frida Sofía Cruz Salinas), who is forced to move in with his grandmother in Oaxaca while his mother is being treated for cancer. —Juan Velasquez, Them, 9 Oct. 2024

Verb

Authorities warned that a suspect brazen enough to open fire on law enforcement officers and kill a hostage in their presence — allegations made by authorities investigating the violence in April — could be very dangerous. —Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 July 2023

Her almost-brazen demeanor evokes a woman well ahead of her time. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023