Brash and Meek

Brash

Brash adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: a brash request to get something for free

Meek is an antonym for brash.

Nearby Word: brassy

Meek

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

Brash is an antonym for meek.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

Both words in one sentence

  • In The Nature Of The Best, starring Lance Henriksen and Eric Roberts: a meek and repressed serial killer is pestered by a brash vagabond for the entire length of the film.
  • Death Seeker It seems like the meek wage-slave is the embezzler and the brash vagabond is the killer.
    Source: Death Seeker
  • Western Animation / Looney Tunes A brash little outlaw with handlebar mustachios and a severe temper problem, introduced as 'a more worthy adversary' for Bugs than the meek Elmer.
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