dummdreist

Dummdreist is a German adjective describing a person or action characterized by a brazen, impudent, and often foolish audacity. It combines the elements of "dumm" (stupid or foolish) and "dreist" (brazen or impudent). Therefore, something described as dummdreist suggests a lack of intelligence or foresight coupled with an unmitigated boldness that is often perceived as offensive or unacceptable.

The term is typically used in informal contexts to criticize someone's behavior. It implies that the individual's actions, while bold, are also ill-conceived or inappropriate, stemming from a misjudgment of the situation or a lack of awareness of social norms. For instance, someone might act dummdreist by making an outrageous demand without any justification or by behaving in a deliberately provocative manner without considering the consequences. The adjective carries a negative connotation, highlighting both the foolishness and the insolence of the subject.