brazen
/ˈbreɪzən/
verb
- To face or endure a difficult situation with boldness or defiance, often by pretending not to be embarrassed or afraid.
- The student brazenly brazen the teacher's questions, even though he hadn't done the reading.
- He tried to brazen his way through the awkward conversation.
- Despite the criticism, she decided to brazen it out and continue with her plan.
adjective
- Bold and without shame; done in a way that is open and unapologetic, often in a way that shocks or annoys people.
- The politician's brazen disregard for the rules angered many voters.
- Her brazen lie about her experience was quickly discovered by the interviewer.
- The thief made a brazen attempt to steal the painting in broad daylight.
- Made of or resembling brass, especially in color or sound.
- The statue's brazen surface reflected the sunlight.
- The brazen bell rang loudly across the town square.
- She wore a brazen necklace that gleamed like polished gold.