Dreist Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dreist" is mainly used as adjective meaning "bold", "impudent" or "cheeky". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "dreist"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: dreister
  • Superlative: am dreistesten

Meanings of "dreist" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Bold, impudent, without shame or respect"

"Dreist", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war so dreist, den Chef direkt zu kritisieren.He was so bold as to criticize the boss directly.
  2. Die dreiste Lüge wurde schnell entlarvt.The impudent lie was quickly exposed.
  3. Sie ist dreist genug, um das zu tun.She is brazen enough to do that.

2.) "In a bold or impudent way, shamelessly"

"Dreist", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat dreist gelogen.He brazenly lied.
  2. Sie hat dreist die Regeln gebrochen.She impudently broke the rules.
  3. Er hat dreist um mehr Geld gebeten.He boldly asked for more money.
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