brashness

[brash-nis]

noun

1. the quality or condition of being tactless, rash, or offensively bold.

   The justice has a streak of brashness, a cheerful warrior who loves sparring with colleagues in both concurrences and dissents.

2. the quality or condition of being energetic or highly spirited.

   The band isn't perfect, but it has a certain energy and brashness that gives it something above many others.

   This single-player game brings high speed and manic action, all with a brashness and sense of humor that similar games tend to lack.

3. (used especially of wood) the quality of being brittle.

   Old-growth sequoia is known for its brashness and weakness across the grain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brashness¹

brash ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Such brashness seems at odds with the usually more quiet business of diplomacy.

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The first of three memoirs, it recounts her trysts and escapades with humor, brashness and power, and remains an essential music memoir.

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The team that Trump will be bringing into the White House reflects that brashness.

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Fury has promised a knockout which will send Usyk into retirement but, by his usual standards, the brashness was generally toned down early in this fight week.

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Paul's venture into the sport - and his brashness - has been met with dismay by those who feel a YouTuber does not deserve the opportunity to dent former Tyson's boxing legacy.

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Related Words

• boldness