Words For Boldness And Audacity

verb to face or endure boldly or shamelessly

adjective bold and without shame; made of brass

• The defendant's brazen attempt to lie under oath was quickly exposed by the prosecution.
• She had the brazen audacity to ask for a raise after only a month on the job.
• I can't believe he had the brazen nerve to cut in line like that!
• Her brazen disregard for authority eventually caught up with her.

noun shameless boldness or impudence

adjective effronterous

• The defendant's effrontery in denying any involvement in the crime was astounding.
• I can't believe the effrontery of that guy to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
• Her effrontery in cutting in line at the store was so rude.
• The politician's effrontery in twisting the truth to fit his narrative was truly shameless.