BRAZEN-FACED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

brazen-faced

adjective

ˈbrā-zᵊn-ˌfāst

Definition of brazen-faced

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness shocked by his brazen-faced insistence that he had never uttered the insult, even though it was heard by a score of onlookers

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The wisest societal response to this would, of course, be to set out a policy framework to address both the root causes and the symptoms of the problem.

— Justin Worland, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
On her latest record, Girlfriend, Ives contends with getting older and wiser—and sober.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

But intelligence officials previously told The Associated Press that Russia’s security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine as well as military defectors.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
But intelligence officials previously told The Associated Press that Russia's security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine as well as military defectors.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

That meant going their own way, being a little insolent and being arrogant.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
In the 18th century, lusty also meant insolent, which might have conveyed Anderson’s frustrations with Dina’s unwillingness to accept his authority over her.

— Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

Definition of insolent

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By the time Hacks reached its fifth and final season, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) was still Deborah Vance — big earrings, bold looks and all.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bold

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His audacious and brutal hostage-taking at OPEC headquarters ushered in a new form of terrorism.

— Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
Tottenham Hotspur starting the transfer window as the Premier League’s most liberal and audacious spenders feels like a long time ago.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of audacious

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