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chutzpah

/ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/

Meanings
noun
Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.

Examples :

"Despite failing the exam, Sarah showed remarkable chutzpah by asking the teacher for a second chance. "
attitude character human person being quality moral

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration failing

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration exaggerated

exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

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remarkable adjective

/ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/

Worthy of being remarked or noted; notable

"The student's improvement in math was remarkable, earning her a perfect score on the final exam. "

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courage noun

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

"It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business."

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effrontery noun

/ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/

Insolent and shameless audacity.

"We even had the effrontery to suggest that he should leave the country."

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opinion noun

/əˈpɪnjən/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

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arrogant adjective

/ˈæɹəɡənt/

Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

"The arrogant student dismissed his classmates' questions, believing his answers were always superior. "

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audacity noun

/ɔːˈdæsɪti/ /ɔˈdæsɪti/

Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

"Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money."

Illustration impudence

impudence noun

/ˈɪmpjudəns/

The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.

"His teacher was shocked by the student's impudence in openly arguing with her about his failing grade. "

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supreme noun

/ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/

The highest point.

"The mountain's supreme was covered in snow. "

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despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "