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brashnessthe quality of being self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbræʃnəs/

Korean meaning: 무례하고 시끄럽게 자기주장을 하는 성질, 뻔뻔함

Korean pronunciation: **브래**쉬니스

Example Sentences

  • The new intern's brashness impressed some managers but annoyed others.
  • Her brashness in asking for a raise on her first day became office legend.
  • Sometimes his brashness opens doors that politeness cannot.

brashness

NOUN

//ˈbræʃnəs//

the quality of being self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

brashness concept
💡 Concept

A customer's brashness disrupts the entire restaurant's peaceful atmosphere

brashness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His flashiness can't hide his brashness!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbræʃnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbræʃnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrash
Suffix--ness

Origin

From the 16th-century adjective 'brash' meaning reckless or impudent, combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. Originally 'brash' referred to brittle twigs that broke easily, but evolved to describe rude, hasty behavior.

🎵Rhyme

rashnessflashinessbrashness
rashness
flashiness
brashness

🔗Collocations

youthful brashness
show brashness
brashness and arrogance
overcome brashness
typical brashness

📝Examples

The new intern's brashness impressed some managers but annoyed others.

😄 Fun example

Her brashness in asking for a raise on her first day became office legend.

Sometimes his brashness opens doors that politeness cannot.

😄 Fun example

The comedian's brashness on stage made the audience both laugh and cringe.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

audacityimpudenceboldnessinsolenceeffrontery

Antonyms

modestyhumilitypoliteness

Related

brashboldnessconfidencerudenessassertiveness

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