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brazenness

/ˈbreɪ.zən.nəs/
bra · zen · ness
Adverb:brazenly
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Adjective:brazen
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brazenness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being bold, shameless, and insolently defiant of social norms or authority.

Example

"The sheer brazenness of the fraud stunned the auditors who reviewed the company's financial records."

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• Nearby Words

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brazil
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brazilian

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'brazen' (from Old English 'bræsen', meaning 'made of brass') plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. The figurative sense of shameless boldness evolved in the 16th century from phrases such as 'brazen-faced', likening an unblushing countenance to hard, unyielding brass.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brazenness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brazenness
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