Brazen Meaning in English
word
ˈbɹeɪzən
BRAY-zuhn
bɹˈeɪzən
BRAY-zuhn
Definition
Showing a bold or shocking lack of shame or respect for rules, often acting openly without caring what others think.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a negative or critical way to describe someone shameless or shockingly bold (e.g., 'a brazen lie', 'brazen theft'). Common with negative actions or behavior. More formal than words like 'bold' or 'cheeky'.
Spanish: descarado - atrevidoPortuguese (BR): descarado - atrevidoPortuguese (PT): descarado - atrevidoChinese (Simplified): 厚颜无耻的 - 明目张胆的Chinese (Traditional): 厚顏無恥的 - 明目張膽的Hindi: बेशर्म - निर्लज्जArabic: وقح - جريءBengali: বেপরোয়া - নির্লজ্জRussian: наглый - бесстыдныйJapanese: 厚かましい - 図々しいVietnamese: trơ tráo - vô liêm sỉKorean: 뻔뻔한Turkish: pişkin - yüzsüzUrdu: بے شرم - ڈھٹائی سےIndonesian: tidak tahu malu - berani secara terang-terangan
Example Sentences
That was a brazen theft—right under the security cameras!
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He told a brazen lie right to her face.
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The thief made a brazen escape in broad daylight.
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Her brazen attitude shocked the teachers.
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He was brazen enough to take credit for someone else's work.
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She walked into the meeting with a brazen smile, as if nothing was wrong.
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