brazening
Acting without remorse
Brazening is acting with bold shamelessness, typically in the face of disapproval or accusation.
The word almost always appears in the phrase brazen it out, meaning to face a difficult situation with defiant confidence rather than backing down: Caught in the lie, she decided to brazen it out.
Showing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- blatantOffensively conspicuous
- flagrantShockingly conspicuous and wrong
impudent · audacious · bold-faced · unabashed · flaunting · immodest · indecorous · brash
Withstanding external forces
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
challenging · opposing · noncompliant · recalcitrant · obstinate · unyielding · willful · contumacious
Mentally preparing oneself
- hardeningBecoming less soft
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- nervingGiving courage to
encouraging · galvanizing · spurring · empowering · girding · stiffening · rallying · bucking up
unapologetic
Showing no remorse
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- blatantOffensively conspicuous
flagrant · impudent · audacious · bold-faced · unabashed · flaunting · immodest · indecorous · brash · presumptuous
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
confrontational · challenging · opposing · noncompliant · recalcitrant · obstinate · unyielding · willful · contumacious · unbowed
steeling
Mentally preparing oneself
- hardeningBecoming less soft
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
nerving · encouraging · galvanizing · spurring · empowering · girding · stiffening · rallying · bucking up · psyching up
brazeningshrinking back
Withdrawing from perceived threat
backing down · cowering · shrinking · retreating · yielding
brazeningcringing
Shrinking in discomfort
blushing · apologizing · confessing · eating humble pie · groveling
brazeningshrinking back
Withdrawing from perceived threat
withdrawing · retreating · hiding · fleeing · skulking
- brazening outFacing down with nerve