Brashest: meaning, definitions and examples

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brashest

 

[ bræʃɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Brashest is the superlative form of the adjective 'brash'. It describes someone who is extremely bold, rude, and aggressive in behavior or speech. A brash person often acts without considering the consequences or how their actions might affect others. This trait can be viewed negatively, as it may come off as disrespectful or tactless.

Synonyms

audacious, brassy, impudent, insolent

Examples of usage

  • His brashest comments offended everyone at the meeting.
  • She was known for her brashest attitude during the competition.
  • The actor made his brashest move yet by challenging the critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "brashest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais audacioso

🇮🇳 सबसे साहसी

🇩🇪 am kühnsten

🇮🇩 paling berani

🇺🇦 найбільш сміливий

🇵🇱 najbardziej odważny

🇯🇵 最も大胆な

🇫🇷 le plus audacieux

🇪🇸 el más audaz

🇹🇷 en cesur

🇰🇷 가장 대담한

🇸🇦 الأكثر جرأة

🇨🇿 nejodvážnější

🇸🇰 najodvážnejší

🇨🇳 最勇敢的

🇸🇮 najbolj drzen

🇮🇸 djarfastur

🇰🇿 ең батыл

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თამამი

🇦🇿 ən cəsarətli

🇲🇽 el más audaz

Word origin

The word 'brash' has its roots in the late Middle English 'brash', which meant 'to crash' or 'to break down'. The etymology traces further back to the Old Norse term 'brasa', meaning 'to dash' or 'to crash'. As the English language evolved, 'brash' took on additional connotations, describing a person who is bold to the point of being reckless or rude. The superlative form 'brashest' emerged to convey the highest degree of this characteristic. Over the years, it has retained its original implication while gaining a more pronounced association with a lack of consideration for others, encapsulating the qualities of impudence and boldness in interpersonal interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,993, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.