brashness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈbræʃ.nəs/ us/ˈbræʃ.nəs/
无礼、自以为是的行为
behaviour that shows a lot of confidence and not much respect
He developed a reputation for brashness. 他以傲慢著称。
He later confided that his brashness masked his fear of failure. 他后来透露,他的鲁莽掩盖了他对失败的恐惧。
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- He has had to learn how to control his brashness and insensitivity.
- This African American woman needed all her brashness and brains to earn a law degree surrounded by white, male peers.
- With the enthusiasm and brashness of the young, we believed we knew everything.
See: brash