brazen

/ˈbɹeɪzən//ˈbɹeɪzən//ˈbɹeɪzən/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
verb

1. To turn a brass color.

2. Generally followed by out or through: to carry through in a brazen manner; to act boldly despite embarrassment, risk, etc.

adjective

1. Pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass (in color or strength).

2. Sounding harsh and loud, like brass cymbals or brass instruments.

3. Extremely strong; impenetrable; resolute.

4. Shamelessly shocking and offensive; audacious; impudent; barefaced; immodest, unblushing.

"She was brazen enough to deny stealing the handbag even though she was caught on closed-circuit television doing so."

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