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 ‘brass ceiling’ Historically, women, Black service members and service members of color have faced discrimination and violence within the ranks. — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

The kitchen is similarly polished, centered on a large stone island and a La Cornue Château range, with custom cabinetry and brass hardware. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

There are now more than 100,000 brass plaques, in countries such as Austria, France and the Netherlands, that commemorate victims of the Holocaust outside their last residence or in the immediate neighborhood. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Style them alongside black taper candles in brass holders or pair them with velvet accents for a gothic-glam look. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing brass

• brass tacks