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

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

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

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

Related Words

• boldness