Meaning
Brazen (adjective) means bold and shameless, often in a way that shows no respect for rules, social norms, or embarrassment. It can also describe something made of brass (less common in modern usage).
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Used to describe a person, behavior, or action that is shockingly bold or disrespectful.
- Can also be used as a verb (formal/literary): to brazen something out → to face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence.
Patterns
- a brazen lie (shamelessly obvious lie)
- a brazen act of theft (open and bold act)
- to brazen it out (to act as if nothing is wrong)
Common Phrases
- brazen lie – a lie told without shame
- brazen act – a bold, shameless action
- to brazen it out – to deal with a difficult or embarrassing situation by behaving confidently
Collocations
- brazen attempt
- brazen disregard
- brazen confidence
- brazen thief
- brazen display
Examples
- He told a brazen lie right to the teacher’s face.
- The thief made a brazen attempt to steal the necklace in broad daylight.
- She walked into the meeting late, with a brazen confidence that surprised everyone.
- Their brazen disregard for the rules shocked the community.
- Despite being caught, he decided to brazen it out and act innocent.
- The politician’s brazen behavior angered the public.
- His brazen attitude made him both admired and disliked.
- The company issued a brazen denial of the accusations.
Synonyms or Related
- Shameless
- Bold
- Audacious
- Unashamed
- Insolent
- Defiant