Brash
Bold and impetuous, often in a rude or tactless way; showing a lack of regard for consequences or others' feelings.
adjectiveBrash
Bold and impetuous, often in a rude or tactless way; showing a lack of regard for consequences or others' feelings.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a teenager at a store who loudly proclaims a plan to buy something expensive, ignores the clerk's cautions, and knocks over a display in their haste to be the first to act.
Sounds Like
rhymes with crash
Looks Like
rash with a leading B; visually resembles the word 'rash' but with an added 'b'.
Remember This
Brash blends 'bold' and 'rash'—it describes bold but reckless behavior, especially in speech or actions.
Other Forms
Connect With
brazen, impetuous, reckless, impertinent, tactless; antonyms: cautious, prudent, tactful
Note
Brash conveys a negative judgment about someone's manners or judgment; use carefully—it describes actions or demeanor, not a neutral trait. Do not confuse with 'rash' (skin irritation).