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brashly

brashly

1 6.8
In a bold, rude way that shows little respect
  • adverb
  • /ˈbræʃli/
translation icon : descaradamente
  • The psychic atheist thing is really ticking me off because there seems to be this assumption that someone who isn't an atheist either has to be creeping around like a mouse or brashly evangelizing.
  • brashly predicts

Examples

  • After brashly confronting the manager, he learned that such behavior could cost him his job.

  • "You know dirt on him," I said brashly.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • He brashly turns his back to her, putting some tools away.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • "Because of laws of modesty, we are not allowed to publish pictures of women," the paper brashly announced.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I'm getting a vague memory of her stepping around puddles while Felicity brashly walks right through.

    Blog text (2)
  • At the time, psychiatrists saw calm behavior as a sign of recovery, so when Moniz brashly declared the treatment a success, his peers agreed.

  • Also, this is just speculation, but Rebecca insulted Dawkins at the Dublin speech, and I think that might be why he reacted so brashly.

    Blog text (16)
  • Some archaeologists, ignoring the fact that oral traditions remain intact in many Native communities, asserted brashly that science had a moral obligation to teach living Indians about the past.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Whether or not the NEA's residency programs during Hanks's tenure had any lasting effect on schools, her brashly expressed attitudes about educators reverberate through arts agencies and organizations to this day.

    Academic text (1999)
  • He spoke brashly during the meeting, shocking everyone with his lack of respect.

Synonyms

boldly
vsbrashly
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

is more often impolite and careless rather than brave or positive
rudely
vsbrashly
25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

emphasizes lack of caution and bold disrespect rather than simple impoliteness
brazenly
vsbrashly
9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

adds a clearer element of rudeness and lack of caution
rashly
vsbrashly
7 5.6

Act quickly without thinking about the bad results

is similar but adds a clear element of being rude or disrespectful
cavalierly
vsbrashly
3 8.2

In a proud way that shows no concern for other people's feelings or safety

is more openly rude and lacking in caution than simply dismissive
brusquely
vsbrashly
3 7.4

In a short, rude way that shows little patience

is more about showing rudeness with careless boldness than bluntness
cheekily
vsbrashly
  • Informal
1 6.2

In a rude but playful way that shows little respect

leans more toward rude or careless actions rather than playful defiance
impudently
vsbrashly
1 8.0

In a rude, bold way that shows no respect

is more about careless daring than just disrespect
pertly
vsbrashly
  • Informal
1 8.1

In a bold, cheeky way that shows rude confidence

is also impudent but focuses more on lack of caution
impertinently
vsbrashly
1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

emphasizes boldness with added lack of caution beyond mere disrespect
cockily
vsbrashly
1 6.9

In a way that shows you think you are better than others

is similar but focuses more on being disrespectful and reckless
boorishly
vsbrashly
  • Offensive
1 8.2

In a rude way that shows no respect for others

is more boldly disrespectful and daring rather than merely uncultured
churlishly
vsbrashly
  • Formal
1 9.5

In a rude or unfriendly way

is more openly bold and reckless in disrespect rather than sulky rudeness
brassily
vsbrashly
8.5

In a bold, rude way that shows no respect

is more about blunt rudeness combined with lack of caution
saucily
vsbrashly
  • Informal
7.7

In a bold, playful way that shows little respect

tends to be ruder and less cautious not just playfully bold
nervily
vsbrashly
  • Archaic
8.9

In a bold, rude way that shows little respect

is more openly disrespectful and careless rather than merely daring
sassily
vsbrashly
  • Informal
7.1

In a bold, lively, slightly rude way that attracts attention

is usually ruder and less controlled rather than simply lively boldness
uncouthly
vsbrashly
8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

is more actively impudent and daring rather than merely unrefined

Antonyms

101 2.3

In a polite way to someone

70 2.3

To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes

How Rudely

insolently
1 7.6
brazenly
9 6.8
brashly
1 6.8
boldly
54 3.3
firmly
92 1.0
politely
108 1.0

Surface Forms

brashly positive

Morphology

brashly = brash (transparent) = brash + ly

Formed by the regular adjective-to-adverb suffix '-ly' from 'brash', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Brashly comes from brash, a word meaning 'bold' or 'loud' and often like rash, which means quick and careless. So to act brashly is to behave 'boldly' and without respect or caution.