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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Adjective

That ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference, expectations wise — and a little shy of the 46 wins Atlanta mustered last time around.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Helen is adept at shifting blame, and a wise woman realizes when she is outgunned.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

The movie is an epic series of harrumphs and harangues, propelled from room to room—and, in time, out into the world beyond the estate—by a spirit of impudent absurdism and corrosive cynicism which seems to emanate from Digger himself.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Mantello wasn’t being impudent.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Definition of impudent

Adjective

Lovato’s dress, courtesy of Fanci Club, was a deep shade of eggplant purple and topped off with a scarlet-red lace bralette, making for a brazen club-friendly outfit only enhanced by the even more noticeable shoes.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The photos and trailer released Thursday show Boyle as a brazen, ambitious college student who teams up with Garner’s brainy Ellison to launch their own cryptocurrency business.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

Finished in the label’s tiger yellow with bold black striping, the bike gave the collaboration a tangible centerpiece beyond the clothes.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Pumpkin flowers, ghosts in cat-eye sunglasses, and bold checker-print accent nails all scream fun.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Memories are fresh of the nationwide protests sparked by economic pressures that led to a deadly crackdown weeks before the war.

— Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

To fans, that was the most consequential part of the historic punishment dealt by the NBA, which commissioned a year-long investigation that determined the Clippers committed audacious levels of salary cap circumvention.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The audacious Pavlova Booty Alta has strong, unique lines with corset-style side boning that sculpted her legs, giving her a bold silhouette.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of audacious

Adjective

Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed but mixture is still saucy, 30–35 minutes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of saucy

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