Synonyms of brazen

brazen 1 of 2

adjective

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
• fresh
• cheeky
• cocky
• defiant
• blunt
• brassy
• 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
• retiring
• proper
• polite
• courteous
• genteel
• respectful
• ashamed
• mousy
• deferential
• demure
• embarrassed
• mousey
• mild
• abashed
• gentle
• mannerly
• inconspicuous
• blushing
• shamefaced
• unobtrusive

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

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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

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

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