Synonyms of brash

brash

adjective

ˈbrash 

1

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness

a brash request to get something for free

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bold
• wise
• cocky
• brazen
• brassy
• impudent
• insolent
• fresh
• sassy
• blunt
• cocksure
• assertive
• cheeky
• defiant
• saucy
• audacious
• impertinent
• nervy
• cute
• arch
• bold-faced
• brazen-faced
• smart
• disrespectful
• obtrusive
• unabashed
• curt
• flippant
• brassbound
• unblushing
• forward
• shameless
• bluff
• mouthy
• facetious
• smart-aleck
• flip
• pert
• smart-alecky
• lippy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timid
• shy
• meek
• modest
• humble
• polite
• retiring
• proper
• courteous
• genteel
• respectful
• mousy
• deferential
• demure
• gentle
• mild
• ashamed
• embarrassed
• mannerly
• inconspicuous
• unobtrusive
• abashed
• shamefaced
• blushing

2

as in reckless

foolishly adventurous or bold

that brash motorcyclist likes to show off by riding on only one wheel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reckless
• brave
• courageous
• daredevil
• adventurous
• overconfident
• daring
• audacious
• foolhardy
• heroic
• impulsive
• fearless
• foolish
• careless
• madcap
• gallant
• temerarious
• overbold
• valiant
• impetuous
• bold
• hotheaded
• adventuresome
• venturesome
• gutsy
• intrepid
• hardy
• rash
• dauntless
• undaunted
• incautious
• valorous
• imprudent
• thoughtless
• stalwart
• venturous
• stout
• heedless
• scatterbrained
• doughty
• lionhearted
• hasty
• stouthearted
• manful
• brainless
• headlong
• harebrained
• precipitate
• undauntable
• greathearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• careful
• cautious
• wary
• circumspect
• prudent
• safe
• timid
• guarded
• shy
• heedful
• fearful
• unambitious
• unadventurous
• timorous
• scary
• skittish
• mousy
• calm
• intelligent
• cool
• sensible
• levelheaded
• sharp
• fainthearted
• yellow
• alert
• cowardly
• craven
• spineless
• dastardly
• pusillanimous
• unheroic
• quick-witted
• chicken
• recreant
• lily-livered
• chickenhearted

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tactless
• careless
• inappropriate
• improper
• stupid
• indiscreet
• indelicate
• injudicious
• imprudent
• unwise
• undiplomatic
• dumb
• inadvisable
• ill-advised
• idiotic
• graceless
• foolish
• silly
• thoughtless
• heedless
• moronic
• inconsiderate
• unbecoming
• indecorous
• unseemly
• mindless
• uncivil
• ill-mannered
• nonsensical
• preposterous
• harebrained
• senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wise
• judicious
• prudent
• intelligent
• advisable
• discreet
• sound
• logical
• rational
• smart
• tactful
• appropriate
• sensible
• civil
• proper
• becoming
• decorous
• sane
• seemly
• sage
• sapient

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brash

Except the brash arrogance that long lived behind the slogan has taken a bit of a hit in recent years. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Today, the restaurants are still stellar, still brash, still pace-setting, but the past year or two have brought some small, subtle shifts—little concessions, maybe, to the normative American palate. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Philadelphia's mayor at the time, Frank Rizzo, was a brash and brutal populist with a knack for fear-mongering that would make America's current president envious. — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Like Alura, Virgos prefer to be overly cautious rather than acting brash. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026