brashness
Cocky, heedless confidence
Brashness is bold, assertive behavior that borders on reckless or insensitive.
It suggests acting without proper consideration for consequences or others' feelings: His brashness in the meeting alienated potential allies.
The quality can read as confidence or rudeness depending on context—what strikes some as refreshing directness strikes others as tactless aggression.
Audacity or facial side
- sassImpertinent verbal attitude
- insolenceBold, offensive disrespect
- effronteryShameless, insolent boldness
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
nerve · brazenness · chutzpah · impertinence · audacity · sauciness · disrespect · irreverence
Fearless readiness to act
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
- brazennessShameless, defiant boldness
temerity · effrontery · cheek · guts · moxie · presumption · forwardness · impertinence
Bold, offensive disrespect
- disrespectLack of regard
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
- discourtesyRude or impolite behavior
tactlessness · crassness · abrasiveness · brusqueness · curtness · bluntness · coarseness · incivility
Confidence in one's abilities
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- cockinessBrash overconfidence
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
assertiveness · overconfidence · arrogance · presumption · self-importance · hubris · egotism · conceit
Imprudent haste in action
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- heedlessnessFailure to notice danger
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
- foolhardinessReckless bravery, unwise daring
temerity · irresponsibility · thoughtlessness · precipitance · hastiness · incaution · indiscretion · impetuousness
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- combativenessInclination toward conflict
- antagonismActive opposition or hostility
forcefulness · intimidation · dominance · pugnacity · pushiness · abrasiveness · bluster · bullying
Imprudent haste in action
- hastinessExcessive, careless speed
- impetuousnessRash, unthinking haste
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- thoughtlessnessLack of careful consideration
heedlessness · precipitousness · carelessness · foolhardiness · incaution · hot-headedness · imprudence · wildness
cheek
Audacity or facial side
- sassImpertinent verbal attitude
- insolenceBold, offensive disrespect
- effronteryShameless, insolent boldness
gall · nerve · brazenness · chutzpah · impertinence · audacity · sauciness · disrespect · irreverence · flippancy
boldness
Fearless readiness to act
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
brazenness · temerity · effrontery · cheek · guts · moxie · presumption · forwardness · impertinence · shamelessness
insolence
Bold, offensive disrespect
- disrespectLack of regard
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
discourtesy · tactlessness · crassness · abrasiveness · brusqueness · curtness · bluntness · coarseness · incivility · insensitivity
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
boldness · assertiveness · overconfidence · arrogance · presumption · self-importance · hubris · egotism · conceit · pomposity
rashness
Imprudent haste in action
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- heedlessnessFailure to notice danger
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
foolhardiness · temerity · irresponsibility · thoughtlessness · precipitance · hastiness · incaution · indiscretion · impetuousness · hot-headedness
hostility
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- combativenessInclination toward conflict
antagonism · forcefulness · intimidation · dominance · pugnacity · pushiness · abrasiveness · bluster · bullying · overbearingness
rashness
Imprudent haste in action
- hastinessExcessive, careless speed
- impetuousnessRash, unthinking haste
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
thoughtlessness · heedlessness · precipitousness · carelessness · foolhardiness · incaution · hot-headedness · imprudence · wildness · abandon
- audacityboldness, brazenness, audacity, chutzpah, gall
- impulsivityimpulsiveness, impulsivity, rashness, recklessness, hastiness
- recklessnessrecklessness, carelessness, negligence, impulsiveness, rashness
- social blundersgaffe, faux pas, misstep, blooper, flub
- gracelessnessclumsiness, awkwardness, boorishness, rudeness, vulgarity
- presumptuousnesspresumptuousness, impertinence, audacity, forwardness, boldness
brashnesstimidity
Fearful lack of courage
shyness · timorousness · bashfulness · diffidence · hesitancy
brashnesscourtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
courteousness · civility · graciousness · mannerliness · politeness
brashnesshumility
Freedom from arrogance
modesty · humbleness · self-effacement · unpretentiousness · unassumingness