Synonyms of brazen

brazen 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbrā-zᵊn 

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness

a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

brazen

2 of 2

verb

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confront
• face
• brave
• dare
• breast
• withstand
• defy
• beard
• stand up to
• resist
• encounter
• outface
• outbrave
• front
• fight
• approach
• face up (to)
• affront
• meet
• challenge
• stand
• oppose
• accost
• combat
• repel
• battle
• contend (with)
• square (off)
• corner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dodge
• avoid
• shirk
• sidestep
• duck
• shun
• eschew
• evade
• escape
• elude
• shake
• funk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brazen

Adjective

But intelligence officials previously told The Associated Press that Russia’s security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine as well as military defectors. — Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

But intelligence officials previously told The Associated Press that Russia's security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine as well as military defectors. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

When confronted with this brazen conflict of standards during last week’s special session, members of the General Assembly simply dismissed the contradiction, insisting that the law does not apply to them. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

In one of the most brazen moments captured on camera, investigators said the suspects pointed a firearm at the interior door connecting a garage to a home, apparently waiting for a homeowner to emerge. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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