BRASH Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

brash

adjective

ˈbrash

Definition of brash

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness a brash request to get something for free

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as in reckless

foolishly adventurous or bold that brash motorcyclist likes to show off by riding on only one wheel

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as in tactless

showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations he was reprimanded for his brash comments to the media about the team's coaching staff

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Recent Examples of brash Unfolding over eight episodes, this brash gangster romp is ludicrous enough to be entertaining in its own way; but the dialogue and plotting really are unforgivably bad. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026 American politics bleed into the margins of their conversations, which are heady and serious, and then brash and provocative. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 The song was a frenetic evolution of Brooklyn drill—the grimy, bone-rattling subgenre of hip-hop popularized by Bobby Shmurda—and its instrumental by the British producer 808Melo gave it a brash East London bounce. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 The brash attitude that’s attracted fans on social media didn’t win her points at home. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brash

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Adjective

Still, the current team does have a rare shot at shaping an orchestra that is not only reliably exciting and frequently profound but also casually bold and genuinely fun — making for a crucial presence in the city as well as at Geffen Hall.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
His bold, unique style was an immediate hit with ad agencies, publications, the corporate world and in pop culture.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

The engineer abruptly resigned after refusing to contribute to a reckless corporate competition that could ultimately lead to uncontrollable AI.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
None were remotely reckless, and none prevented a promising attack, which are the usual triggers for cautions.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

Kansas City slumped to a 6-11 finish in 2025, but the Kansas City defense remained in the top 10 and points and yards allowed league-wise.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Fernando Guerra, a professor at Loyola Marymount University, told my colleague Noah Goldberg that Raman might be wise not to simply focus on capturing the Pratt vote.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

Watching someone make a brave decision or step into a new version of themselves matters deeply to me.

— Michelle De Almeida, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
This brave girl fought her way through treatment and is now a happy, healthy survivor ready for the next chapter of her life — a forever home.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Attention is often the first casualty of careless communication.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The losers would include the families of passengers who were uninsured, those of trespassers who were careless (or suicidal), and, equally tragically, those of unfortunate railway employees killed in the course of their employment.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of careless

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Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cocky

Adjective

The courageous woman at the center of that series survived long enough to give a dying statement, in the hope that her testimony would set a precedent and make the world safer for others.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Fine publicly praised his wife following her testimony, describing her as strong and courageous in a statement read outside the courthouse by attorney Douglas Wigdor.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of courageous

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