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brazenly

American  
[brey-zuhn-lee] / ˈbreɪ zən li /

adverb

  1. in a shameless, bold, or impudent manner.

    The fishing fleet continues to brazenly and illegally pull Patagonian toothfish out of the ocean within sight of navy patrol boats.

Other Word Forms

  • unbrazenly adverb

Etymology

Origin of brazenly

brazen ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Twila charges in headfirst without concern for the consequences, whether it’s setting a bar on fire to escape the notice of KGB or brazenly approaching Russian sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

They’re so wholehearted, so unashamed, so brazenly anti-cool that they’re irresistible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

When Sri Lanka's economy collapsed in 2022, politicians and officials were accused of brazenly stealing the island's assets.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

That includes the brazenly ruthless tactics Roosevelt employed, as well as the technocratic experimentation of the progressives in his administration.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

All three children calmed at once, for the sight of their governess lying so brazenly to their mother was fascinating to them.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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