B2 noun Neutral

brazenly

/ˈbreɪ.zən.li/

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

Ejemplos

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He brazenly walked out of the shop without paying for the items in his basket.

He shamelessly walked out of the shop without paying for the items in his basket.

2

The official was accused of brazenly ignoring the established legal protocols during the investigation.

The official was accused of shamelessly ignoring the established legal protocols during the investigation.

3

She brazenly asked her ex-boyfriend to help her move into her new apartment.

She shamelessly asked her ex-boyfriend to help her move into her new apartment.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brazenness
Verb
brazen
Adverbio
brazenly
Adjetivo
brazen
Relacionado
brass
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'brass' (brazen) instrument. It is loud, bold, and impossible to ignore, much like someone behaving brazenly.

Quiz rápido

The suspect ______ admitted to the crime during the live television interview, showing no remorse.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brazenly

Ejemplos

1

He brazenly walked out of the shop without paying for the items in his basket.

everyday

He shamelessly walked out of the shop without paying for the items in his basket.

2

The official was accused of brazenly ignoring the established legal protocols during the investigation.

formal

The official was accused of shamelessly ignoring the established legal protocols during the investigation.

3

She brazenly asked her ex-boyfriend to help her move into her new apartment.

informal

She shamelessly asked her ex-boyfriend to help her move into her new apartment.

4

Critics argue that the researchers brazenly manipulated the data to support their predetermined conclusions.

academic

Critics argue that the researchers shamelessly manipulated the data to support their predetermined conclusions.

5

The company brazenly copied their competitor's patented technology and marketed it as their own invention.

business

The company shamelessly copied their competitor's patented technology and marketed it as their own invention.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brazenness
Verb
brazen
Adverbio
brazenly
Adjetivo
brazen
Relacionado
brass

Colocaciones comunes

brazenly ignore to shamelessly ignore
brazenly lie to shamelessly lie
brazenly disregard to shamelessly disregard
brazenly admit to boldly admit
brazenly steal to shamelessly steal

Frases Comunes

brazen it out

to act as if one is not ashamed or guilty when caught doing something wrong

brazenly indifferent

showing a total and shameless lack of concern

act brazenly

to behave in a bold and disrespectful manner

Se confunde a menudo con

brazenly vs brashly

Brashly implies acting with hasty overconfidence or a lack of tact, while brazenly implies acting without shame or guilt regarding one's actions.

brazenly vs barely

Barely means 'hardly' or 'scarcely', whereas brazenly describes the shameless quality of an action.

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Notas de uso

Brazenly is almost always used with a negative connotation, describing someone who is doing something clearly wrong or controversial but makes no effort to hide it.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the adjective 'brazen' when an adverb is required to modify an action, or they confuse it with 'boldly', which can be positive.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'brass' (brazen) instrument. It is loud, bold, and impossible to ignore, much like someone behaving brazenly.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English 'brasen' (made of brass), suggesting a hard, polished, and unyielding surface—like a 'face of brass' that shows no shame.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adverb to modify verbs (e.g., brazenly lied) Can appear before the verb or at the end of a clause for emphasis Often follows auxiliary verbs
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, acting brazenly is seen as a sign of poor character or a lack of respect for social hierarchies and legal systems.

Quiz rápido

The suspect ______ admitted to the crime during the live television interview, showing no remorse.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brazenly

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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