Brazen
/ˈbreɪzən/
Definitions
Bold and without shame.
/ˈbreɪzən/
Showing no shame; impudent.
His brazen lie was easily refuted.
💡 Simply: Shameless and bold.
More Examples
She showed brazen disregard for the law.
How It's Used
"Her brazen disregard for the rules was shocking."
"He gave a brazen lie to the police."
Idioms & expressions
brazen it out
To continue to act in a bold and shameless way, even when confronted.
"Despite the evidence against him, he brazened it out."
From Middle English *brasen*, from Old English *bræsen* "made of brass", from *bræs* "brass". The modern meaning developed from the association of brass with boldness and impudence.
Historically, the word's connection to brass emphasized the shiny, noticeable quality of the metal, reflecting the attention-grabbing nature of brazen behavior.
Memory tip
Think of a brassy, loud, and shameless person.