brash

/bræʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [brˈæʃ] /bræʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [brˈæʃ] /ˈbrash/ (ame, mw)

brash — adjective

  • brashpositive
  • brashercomparative
  • brashestsuperlative

1. talking and behaving in a loud, overconfident way that pays little attention to

1.形容詞B2
釋義

talking and behaving in a loud, overconfident way that pays little attention to other people's feelings or the respect they are owed

例句

Tariq was brash at the dinner party, interrupting every guest before they finished speaking.

The brash young salesperson told the older customer that her choices were simply wrong.

attributive: a brash + [person]

同義詞
  • impudent

    more formal; focuses specifically on showing a lack of respect

  • cheeky

    milder and more playful; can sometimes be affectionate

  • cocky

    focuses more on overconfidence about one's own abilities than on rudeness

  • brazen

    stronger; describes someone who shows no shame at all for bad behaviour

反義詞

文法句型

a brash + [person/remark/manner]

[someone] + is/becomes + brash

用法筆記

Frequently used for younger people or those in junior positions who fail to show appropriate deference. The word always carries negative judgement — it is not a neutral description of confidence.

常見錯誤

❌He was very brash about his exam results, telling everyone he got the highest score.
✅He was very boastful about his exam results, telling everyone he got the highest score.
💡'brash' means rude and disrespectful, not simply showing off.
❌The brash student asked a lot of questions in class.
✅The eager student asked a lot of questions in class.
💡asking questions is not rude; 'brash' would only fit if the student was challenging the teacher in a disrespectful way.

2. describes colours, patterns, or sounds that are so strong and showy that they be

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes colours, patterns, or sounds that are so strong and showy that they become harsh and unpleasant rather than attractive

例句

Jisoo regretted buying the brash yellow jacket after noticing people staring on the bus.

The hotel lobby used brash shades of orange and pink that hurt the eyes.

collocation: brash shades of + [colour]

同義詞
  • garish

    more specifically about visual ugliness caused by too much colour or ornament

  • gaudy

    emphasises cheap, tasteless showiness — often implies poor quality

  • loud

    broader and more common; covers both sound and appearance

反義詞

文法句型

a brash + [colour/pattern/sound]

[something] + looks/sounds + brash

用法筆記

Most often describes clothing, accessories, or interior decoration. When applied to sound, it describes noises that are jarringly loud or harsh. Distinguish from sense 1 (RUDE CONFIDENCE), which is always about a person's manner.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a brash suit to the job interview.' (when simply meaning brightly coloured for a formal event)
✅She wore a loud suit to the job interview.
💡'brash' for clothes always implies a negative judgement about the wearer's taste; it is not a neutral description of brightness.

brash — noun