brazenness

noun

Definition of brazennessnext
as in gall
shameless boldness she had the brazenness to expect us to let her tap into our cable connection

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Recent Examples of brazenness In an ironic twist, though, in Silo 18, Juliette’s brazenness offers Camille and the Algorithm an opportunity. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026 For the most part, neutrals enjoy the brazenness of Martinez’s antics or are slightly irritated by them. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career. — Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026 But Motta, with a brazenness that had become her signature, kept taking on new clients. — Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 The spectacle comported with the prevailing views of this ensemble’s antisemitism, but its sheer brazenness catapulted them to a new level of mainstream notoriety. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026 Chan said police told her and her employees that the men apparently knew each other, which gave her some comfort given the brazenness of the attack. — Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026 The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026 Glaser herself appeared somewhat cowed by her own brazenness — which turned out to be the setup for another bit. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazenness
  1. gall
  2. nerve
  3. arrogance
  4. audacity
  5. chutzpah
  6. confidence
  7. brashness
Noun
  • To tell if an abnormal growth on a tree is a burl or a gall, compare the outer surface and texture of the growth.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Many of the trees with the OXO gene unexpectedly developed large abnormal growths called galls, grew slower and showed other symptoms of poor health.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • There are also growing nerves about government deficits across the globe.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • When the first day of shooting arrived, the general feeling hanging over that grand Altadena mansion was exhaustion, nerves and excitement.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • His crippling, his stubborn arrogance and refusal to be humbled, has somehow humanized the spoiled brat king.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Except the brash arrogance that long lived behind the slogan has taken a bit of a hit in recent years.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • Perhaps a handful of trolls—a small group that includes the richest man in the world—has sworn off Nolan’s film because its cast has the audacity to feature both a Black woman and a trans man.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
  • Each sentence is diamond cut … Buntin has outdone herself … leases and provokes from every vantage point, but what is especially remarkable is Buntin’s audacity, her gutsy choices, and her clarity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of audacity
Noun
  • The Willis Tower was built with cutting-edge technology and ageless chutzpah, a word that could be translated as an intoxicating sense of omnipotence.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Wholehearted chutzpah, a few good goals and a bit of a cult hero.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of chutzpah
Noun
  • Once at the top of the mile-long climb, only one nit had come off the battery, and the Vienna flew down the backside of the hill at over 30 mph with confidence.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More broadly, Iran’s attacks have also punctured confidence and security in the Gulf, disrupting tourism and air travel in a key global transport node, and prompting some expats to flee.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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