Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪzən/

Definitions of brazen

verb to face or endure boldly or shamelessly

Example Sentences

A1 She brazenly asked for a raise at work.

A2 The thief brazenly stole the purse in broad daylight.

B1 The politician brazened out the scandal by denying any wrongdoing.

B2 The CEO brazened his way through the difficult negotiations with the rival company.

C1 The criminal brazenly committed the crime despite knowing the consequences.

C2 The spy brazenly infiltrated the enemy's headquarters to gather valuable information.

adjective bold and without shame; made of brass

Example Sentences

A1 She was brazen enough to ask for a second piece of cake.

A2 The brazen thief stole the purse right in front of the security guard.

B1 The politician's brazen lies were exposed by the media.

B2 Her brazen attitude towards authority often got her into trouble.

C1 The CEO's brazen decision to cut employee benefits caused outrage among the staff.

C2 Despite the brazen attempt to cover up the scandal, the truth eventually came to light.

Examples of brazen in a Sentence

formal The defendant's brazen attempt to lie under oath was quickly exposed by the prosecution.

informal She had the brazen audacity to ask for a raise after only a month on the job.

slang I can't believe he had the brazen nerve to cut in line like that!

figurative Her brazen disregard for authority eventually caught up with her.

Grammatical Forms of brazen

past tense

brazened

plural

brazens

comparative

more brazen

superlative

most brazen

present tense

brazen

future tense

will brazen

perfect tense

have brazened

continuous tense

is brazening

singular

brazen

positive degree

brazen

infinitive

to brazen

gerund

brazening

participle

brazened

Origin and Evolution of brazen

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'brazen' originated from the Middle English word 'brasen' which came from the Old English word 'bræsen' meaning 'made of brass'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brazen' evolved from simply referring to something made of brass to also encompassing the meanings of boldness, shamelessness, and audacity.