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brash
bold in a rude or reckless way
Synonyms
- reckless
- impudent
- rash
Antonyms
- careful
- polite
- modest
brash in a sentence
His brash reply shocked the normally quiet classroom.
The brash candidate interrupted the debate with loud boasts.
Where it comes from
Probably related to words meaning 'brittle' or 'rash,' suggesting a rough, hasty manner.
Memory hook
Brash sounds like 'crash'; a brash person may crash into situations without care.
Read it in context
- The Hearing Room Narrative