brash
UK: bræʃ | US: bræʃ
adj. 1. Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
adj. 2. (Of a style or behavior) tastelessly showy or loud.
adj. 3. (Archaic) Brittle or fragile (used of materials).
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The word "brash" likely originates from the mid-19th century, possibly imitative of the sound of breaking or crashing, reflecting its early association with brittleness. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe loud, impulsive behavior or tasteless boldness, aligning with its modern meanings. Its Germanic roots (e.g., Old Norse "bráskr," meaning brittle) hint at its original sense of fragility.
His brash comments offended many at the meeting.
She wore a brash outfit that clashed with the formal event.
The brash wind shattered the brittle branches.
Critics dismissed the artist’s work as brash and unrefined.
Avoid making brash decisions without careful thought.