Brazen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈbrā-zᵊn/ bra·zen

Meaning & Definition of Brazen

Brazen (adjective)

  1. made of brass
  2. sounding harsh and loud like struck brass
  3. of the color of polished brass

Brazen (verb)

  1. to face with defiance or impudence —usually used in the phrase brazen it out

Brazen (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. displaying or marked by rude boldness

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

    similar: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, saucy, wise
    related: assertive, forward, obtrusive, defiant, disrespectful, shameless, unabashed, unblushing, bluff, blunt, curt, cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, lippy, mouthy
    opposite: meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid
    near: demure, humble, modest, courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper, deferential, respectful, abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced, gentle, mild, inconspicuous, unobtrusive

Brazen (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: beard, brave, breast, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, outface, stand up to
    related: face up (to), front, affront, challenge, encounter, meet, accost, approach, corner, repel, resist, stand, withstand, battle, combat, contend (with), fight, oppose, square (off)
    opposite: dodge, duck, funk, shirk, sidestep
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, elude, escape, evade, shake

Related Entry: Brazen-faced (adjective)

Brazen-faced is a different word from Brazen. The synonyms below are for brazen-faced, not for brazen.

  1. displaying or marked by rude boldness

    "shocked by his brazen-faced insistence that he had never uttered the insult, even though it was heard by a score of onlookers"

    similar: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, saucy, wise
    related: assertive, forward, obtrusive, defiant, disrespectful, shameless, unabashed, unblushing, bluff, blunt, curt, cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, lippy, mouthy
    opposite: meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid
    near: demure, humble, modest, courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper, deferential, respectful, abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced, gentle, mild, inconspicuous, unobtrusive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brazen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brazen:

arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, saucy, wise, beard, brave, breast, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, outface, stand up to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brazen

Words with the opposite meaning of Brazen:

meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid, dodge, duck, funk, shirk, sidestep

Related Words for Brazen

assertive, forward, obtrusive, defiant, disrespectful, shameless, unabashed, unblushing, bluff, blunt, curt, cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, lippy, mouthy, face up (to), front, affront, challenge, encounter, meet, accost, approach, corner

Near Antonyms of Brazen

demure, humble, modest, courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper, deferential, respectful, abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced, gentle, mild, inconspicuous, unobtrusive, avoid, eschew, shun, elude, escape, evade, shake

Word Forms of Brazen

Inflections: brazened, brazening

Derived words: brazenly (adverb), brazenness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Brazen

Middle English brasen, from Old English bræsen, from bræs brass

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Brazen

Words & Phrases Containing Brazen

brazen-faced, brazen it out

Frequently Asked Questions about Brazen

What does "Brazen" mean?

"Brazen" means made of brass. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: made of brass. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Brazen"?

Other words for "Brazen" include arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy and brazen-faced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brazen" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brazen"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brazen". Common alternatives include arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen-faced, cheeky and cocksure.

What is the opposite of "Brazen"?

Antonyms of "Brazen" include meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid, dodge, duck and funk. Near antonyms include demure, humble, modest and courteous.

How do you use "Brazen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brazen" in a sentence: "a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich"; "a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke".

Is "Brazen" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brazen" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Brazen" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Brazen" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Brazen"?

"Brazen" is pronounced /ˈbrā-zᵊn/ and divided into syllables as bra·zen.