Brazen
/ˈbreɪ.zən/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with confidence.
She decided to brazen it out, despite the laughter she faced from her peers.
adjective
Bold and without shame.
She made a brazen attempt to steal the money right in front of everyone.
Done openly and unashamedly.
His brazen disregard for the rules shocked his colleagues.
Shamelessly bold; impudent.
The brazen thief walked into the store during the day and took whatever he wanted.
Etymology
Middle English 'brasen', from 'brass'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brazenly
In an audacious or blatant manner.
brazen out
To face a difficult situation with confidence and without fear.
brazen the storm
To withstand or endure a difficult situation shamelessly.
Related Words
audacity
The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.
impudence
Lack of respect and excessive boldness.
shamelessness
The quality of being shameless, lacking a sense of decency.
Slang Meanings
To be ballsy.
She made a brazen move in the meeting that surprised everyone.
To act without regard for the rules.
He went ahead with his plan, brazening it out despite the consequences.