BRAZEN-FACED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

brazen-faced

adjective

ˈbrā-zᵊn-ˌfāst

Definition of brazen-faced

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness shocked by his brazen-faced insistence that he had never uttered the insult, even though it was heard by a score of onlookers

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Adjective

Obviously the quarterback situation is a little bit unsettled, but very similar scheme wise offensively and defensively.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Fortunately, the wise voters of Deerfield Beach know that once power is turned over to a few people, special interests prevail.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

The movie is an epic series of harrumphs and harangues, propelled from room to room—and, in time, out into the world beyond the estate—by a spirit of impudent absurdism and corrosive cynicism which seems to emanate from Digger himself.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Mantello wasn’t being impudent.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Definition of impudent

Adjective

When Harry boosts a USB crypto wallet from a brazen young criminal and spoiled rich kid, Dylan (Will Price), Ben has no idea what to do with it—plugging it into his circa-1995 desktop personal computer sends the machine into a tailspin.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Lovato’s dress, courtesy of Fanci Club, was a deep shade of eggplant purple and topped off with a scarlet-red lace bralette, making for a brazen club-friendly outfit only enhanced by the even more noticeable shoes.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

Millennials might see the Twisted Teens as spiritual heirs to endearingly insolent post-Y2K garage heroes like Black Lips, the King Khan & BBQ Show, and the Deadly Snakes.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Adelaide wondered from which crevice Adrien had excavated this insolent creature.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of insolent

Adjective

Conveniently, Santiago lies just south of the Maipo Valley, which is famed for bold Cabernet Sauvignons and also home to the striking new Centro del Vino from Concha y Toro, Latin America’s largest wine producer.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
This faux greenery features impressively lifelike cypress leaves, while the berries add a bold, seasonal color.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Another good bet for fresh turkey is Mary’s Land Farm, at 4797 Sheppard Lane.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Slate and Ford both believe the time is right for a no-frills compact electric pickup, but even these trucks rely on fresh engineering and are aimed at retail as well as fleet buyers.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

But the time to map out an ambitious, even audacious plan for the post-MAGA future is now.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Bellocchio explores how Marchionne’s audacious business moves won him respect and renown on the worldwide stage but at a personal cost, through a financial thriller with deep psychological insight.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of audacious

Adjective

This chicken shines with rice tucked underneath, which catches every saucy streak.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026
Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of saucy

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