brazen — bold and shameless; showing no shame about doing something wrong or immoral
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bold and shameless; showing no shame about doing something wrong or immoral
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪzən/
Example Sentences
- The student made a brazen attempt to cheat by writing answers on his palm.
- It was brazen of him to ask for a raise after showing up late every day.
- She showed brazen confidence during the job interview despite having no experience.
brazen
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbreɪzən/]
bold and shameless; showing no shame about doing something wrong or immoral
He told a brazen lie right to the manager's face without blinking.
Chef brazenly burns rules with brazing torch - bold and shameless!
Brazen and blazin', conscience like a raisin
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bræsen' meaning 'made of brass,' derived from 'bræs' (brass). The metaphorical sense of 'bold and shameless' developed because brass was associated with hardness, durability, and a shiny, unashamed appearance.
Breakdown
bræs (brass) + -en (made of; adjective suffix) = brazen (made of brass, then metaphorically: bold and shameless)
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📝Examples
“The student made a brazen attempt to cheat by writing answers on his palm.”
“It was brazen of him to ask for a raise after showing up late every day.”
“She showed brazen confidence during the job interview despite having no experience.”
“The politician's brazen denial of the scandal surprised everyone.”
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