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Brasher: meaning, definitions and examples

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brasher

 

[ ˈbræʃər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character trait

Brasher describes a person who is overly bold, brash, or rash. This adjective is often used to characterize someone who behaves in a presumptuous or audacious manner, often without considering the consequences of their actions. Someone who is described as brasher tends to act confidently, often to the point of arrogance. The term can also suggest a lack of subtlety or refinement. It's often used in a negative sense and can imply recklessness in behavior.

Synonyms

audacious, bold, brash, impudent, presumptuous

Examples of usage

  • His brasher attitude often alienates his colleagues.
  • She made a brasher statement than was necessary.
  • The brasher approach he took didn't sit well with the more reserved members of the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "brasher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezível

🇮🇳 घमंडी

🇩🇪 überheblich

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 зневажливий

🇵🇱 pyszałkowaty

🇯🇵 傲慢な

🇫🇷 arrogant

🇪🇸 arrogante

🇹🇷 kibirli

🇰🇷 거만한

🇸🇦 متغطرس

🇨🇿 arogantní

🇸🇰 arogantný

🇨🇳 傲慢的

🇸🇮 aroganten

🇮🇸 hrokafull

🇰🇿 мақтаншақ

🇬🇪 ამაყი

🇦🇿 böyüklənən

🇲🇽 arrogante

Etymology

The term 'brasher' has its origins in the early 19th century and is derived from the adjective 'brash', which itself comes from the Middle English word 'brash', meaning 'to break' or 'to crush'. The evolution of meaning transitioned from a focus on physical breakage to describe a personality trait characterized by excessive boldness or lack of sensitivity. 'Brazen' and 'brash' are linked in their connotation of unashamed audacity. The use of the suffix '-er' denotes a comparative or intensified form, suggesting someone who exhibits more than the usual amount of the qualities described by 'brash'. Over the years, the term has maintained a negative nuance, often referring to individuals who are not only bold but also lack the wisdom or discernment that typically tempers such confidence.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,338, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.