Definition

The quality of being bold and shameless, often in a way that is disrespectful or audacious.

Example

Her brazenness in speaking out against the unfair treatment surprised everyone.

Conversation

Did you see how she spoke to the manager today?

Yeah, her brazenness was surprising, wasn't it?

I couldn't believe she had the guts to say that!

Right? It definitely takes a lot of confidence to act like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brazenness → It is formed from "brazen" (from Old English *bræsen*, meaning made of brass or shameless) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "brazenness" refers to the quality of being shameless or bold, as if made of brass, which is a metaphor for being unyielding or audacious.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'shameless' or 'bold' like brass, which is a strong metal. The '-ness' indicates the quality, so brazenness means the quality of being shamelessly bold.

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