chutzpah

/ˈxʊts.pɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

Impudence or audacity, especially when combined with a sense of innocence or naivety; shameless effrontery.

“The politician’s response to the scandal showed a staggering lack of chutzpah, but the public was not fooled.”

Synonyms

  • audacity
  • impertinence
  • presumption

Antonyms

  • shyness
  • timidity