Brazenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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brazenly

 

[ ˈbreɪzənli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving in a bold and shameless way

Behaving in a bold and shameless way, especially when you are not embarrassed about doing something wrong.

Synonyms

audaciously, boldly, shamelessly.

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Word Description / Examples
brazenly

In situations where someone is acting without any regard for rules or shame, often in a negative way.

  • She brazenly ignored the 'No Trespassing' sign and walked onto the property
boldly

Used to describe actions taken with confidence and courage, often in challenging situations.

  • She boldly stood up to the bully and defended her friend
shamelessly

Similar to 'brazenly', it suggests behaving without any sense of guilt or embarrassment, often with a negative connotation.

  • He shamelessly promoted his own work during the meeting, ignoring everyone else's contributions
audaciously

When someone acts with boldness and is willing to take risks, often in a positive or neutral way.

  • He audaciously proposed a new strategy that could revolutionize the company

Examples of usage

  • He brazenly lied to his boss about his whereabouts.
  • The thief brazenly stole the wallet in broad daylight.
Context #2 | Adjective

made of brass; sounding harsh and loud

Made of brass or sounding harsh and loud.

Synonyms

brass, harsh, loud.

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brazenly

Use this word when someone does something boldly and without shame, often ignoring social norms.

  • She brazenly interrupted the meeting to voice her opinion.
  • He brazenly walked into the restricted area despite the warning signs.
brass

This term can refer to a type of metal or a brash confidence. Using 'brass' in the context of confidence often conveys a sense of impudence or boldness.

  • The band played with a lot of brass.
  • It takes a lot of brass to confront the manager like that.
harsh

Best used to describe something severe, cruel, or unpleasant. It often carries a negative connotation.

  • The criticism was harsh and left her feeling upset.
  • The desert environment is very harsh on unprepared travelers.
loud

Use this word when describing a high volume of sound or something very noticeable and conspicuous.

  • The music was so loud, I could barely hear my own thoughts.
  • She wore a loud, brightly colored dress to the party.

Examples of usage

  • The brazenly decorated door caught everyone's attention.
  • The brazenly loud music from the party could be heard from down the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "brazenly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descaradamente

🇮🇳 निर्लज्जता से

🇩🇪 unverschämt

🇮🇩 dengan terang-terangan

🇺🇦 нахабно

🇵🇱 bezczelnie

🇯🇵 厚かましく

🇫🇷 effrontément

🇪🇸 descaradamente

🇹🇷 küstahlıkla

🇰🇷 뻔뻔하게

🇸🇦 بوقاحة

🇨🇿 drze

🇸🇰 drzo

🇨🇳 厚颜无耻地

🇸🇮 nesramno

🇮🇸 ósvífinn

🇰🇿 ұятсыздықпен

🇬🇪 უსირცხვილოდ

🇦🇿 arxayınlıqla

🇲🇽 descaradamente

Etymology

The word 'brazenly' originated from the Middle English word 'brasen', which means of brass. Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc, known for its strength and durability. The adverb 'brazenly' evolved from the idea of being bold and shameless, much like the properties of brass. Over time, 'brazenly' has come to describe actions or behaviors that are bold, audacious, and unapologetic.

See also: brazenness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,974, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.