brashness

American  

[brash-nis] / ˈbræʃ nɪs /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of brashness

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

Example Sentences

The Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua news conference that took place here last month was also rather understated, but nobody expected Fury to curb his usual brashness or be humbled by defeat.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

Sharako plays an important role in the future "House of the Dragon" battle, how crucial was getting her brashness and thirst for battle right as this is the audience’s introduction to her?

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024

What makes her search particularly thrilling is its brashness and its erudition, its equal propensity to reach for Nietzsche, J.M.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

BUDAPEST, Hungary — All the brashness and bravado melted away when the gold medal finally went around Noah Lyles’ neck Monday night at the world championships.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

But it is also clear that they were infused by the democratic, informal brashness of Native American culture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Related Words

• boldness