brazenness

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a lack of fear or concern for dangerous or embarrassing situations

  - "His brazenness allowed him to steal the jewels right under the guard's nose."
  - "Despite the danger, the firefighter displayed brazenness as he rescued the trapped kitten."

• audacity, boldness, impudence, nerve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brazenness
daringness , boldness , audacity , rashness , fearlessness

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Variants

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brazen , brazenly , brazenness , brazennesses

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Etymology

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From Old French bras 'arm' + -en 'full of' + -ness 'quality'; akin to Old High German braz 'strong, bold' + -nis 'quality'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brazen face' comes from the Middle English 'brazyn face', meaning a bold or unyielding expression.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'brazen nose' was a symbol of defiance and was used to mock public officials.

3. The term 'brazen serpent' is mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of salvation and healing.

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Related Concepts

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1. audacity: A related concept to brazenness, meaning having the courage to take bold or daring actions.

2. impudence: A related concept to brazenness, meaning having the temerity to behave in a disrespectful or insolent manner.

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Culture

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Brazenness is often portrayed as a desirable trait in literature and mythology, such as the Greek myth of the Fates who displayed brazenness by spinning the thread of human life without fear. In modern times, it is often associated with risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

How to Memorize "brazenness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person fearlessly facing a dangerous situation, such as a lion or a burning building, to remember the meaning of brazenness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brazenness' with the word 'bold' or 'audacious' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Boldly Rescuing Animals Zealously Enthralls' to remember the meaning of brazenness.

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