B2 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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1

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
brazenness
Verb
brazen
Adverbe
brazenly
Adjectif
brazen
Apparenté
brass
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brazenly

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
brazenness
Verb
brazen
Adverbe
brazenly
Adjectif
brazen
Apparenté
brass

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brazenly

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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