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

The classic brass control panel has been updated to include an improved media jog and signature Marshall power switch. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The designer suggests unlacquered brass as opposed to regular brass, for example. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Washington originally wrote the address beside a brass candlestand, which was passed down through his family until 1878, when it was transferred to the United States government and then, a few years later, to the Smithsonian. — Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Judging by Anderson's snaps, Stalter appears to have Mary Todd's bratty brass down pat. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Phrases Containing brass

• brass tacks