Synonyms of brass

brass

noun

ˈbras 

as in nerve

shameless boldness

had the brass to demand a refund for something they had broken themselves!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nerve
• gall
• arrogance
• crust
• sauce
• cheek
• assurance
• brashness
• confidence
• face
• presumption
• audacity
• temerity
• chutzpah
• sauciness
• effrontery
• pertness
• brassiness
• cheekiness
• audaciousness
• nerviness
• presumptuousness
• brazenness
• cockiness
• back talk
• impudence
• disrespect
• self-assurance
• self-confidence
• sass
• swagger
• overconfidence
• insolence
• sanguinity
• swash
• hardihood
• impertinence
• rudeness
• incivility
• inconsiderateness
• impoliteness
• discourteousness
• inconsideration
• ungraciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timidity
• modesty
• hesitancy
• diffidence
• shyness
• bashfulness
• manners
• timorousness
• gentility
• courtesy
• civility
• faintheartedness
• timidness
• graciousness
• courteousness
• mannerliness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brass

Now, new hardwood floors, new tile, a new marble bar with a brass drink rail and new cabinetry are among the changes diners will notice. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Saturday, the Gators responded with a brass-knuckle blow of their own. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

The overpowering sound of La Murga — a supporter group that also functions as a brass and bass rally band for the team — blared throughout Q2 Stadium. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The design blends midcentury lines with Art Deco accents—think brass fixtures, rich wood, and clean silhouettes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing brass

• brass tacks