BRASHNESS Definition & Meaning

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brashness

[ brash-nis ]

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noun

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.
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.
(used especially of wood) the quality of being brittle:
Old-growth sequoia is known for its brashness and weakness across the grain.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of brashness¹

brash ( def ) + -ness ( def )

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The first of three memoirs, it recounts her trysts and escapades with humor, brashness and power, and remains an essential music memoir.

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The team that Trump will be bringing into the White House reflects that brashness.

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Fury has promised a knockout which will send Usyk into retirement but, by his usual standards, the brashness was generally toned down early in this fight week.

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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.

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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.

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