brashness

[ brash-nis ]

noun

1. the quality or condition of being tactless, rash, or offensively bold:

   The justice has a streak of brashness, a cheerful warrior who loves sparring with colleagues in both concurrences and dissents.

2. the quality or condition of being energetic or highly spirited:

   The band isn't perfect, but it has a certain energy and brashness that gives it something above many others.

   This single-player game brings high speed and manic action, all with a brashness and sense of humor that similar games tend to lack.

3. (used especially of wood) the quality of being brittle:

   Old-growth sequoia is known for its brashness and weakness across the grain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brashness¹

brash ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Paul's venture into the sport - and his brashness - has been met with dismay by those who feel a YouTuber does not deserve the opportunity to dent former Tyson's boxing legacy.

From BBC

Walz in particular has used the line that Trump is “weird” to great effect, treating Trump’s brashness not with pearl-clutching indignation but cheeky Midwest derision.

From Los Angeles Times

The Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua news conference that took place here last month was also rather understated, but nobody expected Fury to curb his usual brashness or be humbled by defeat.

From BBC

Sharako plays an important role in the future "House of the Dragon" battle, how crucial was getting her brashness and thirst for battle right as this is the audience’s introduction to her?

From Salon

What makes her search particularly thrilling is its brashness and its erudition, its equal propensity to reach for Nietzsche, J.M.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boldness