Definitions

1. noun

shameless audacity and unapologetic confidence in the face of adversity, often used to describe someone who is unafraid to speak the truth or challenge authority

“The whistleblower showed remarkable hutzpah in testifying against the corrupt CEO.”

2. noun

insolence, effrontery, or impudence

“The politician’s hutzpah was on full display as she lectured her constituents on how to live their lives.”

3. verb

to show hutzpah, typically by taking bold action or speaking one’s mind

“She hutzpahed the crowd with her impassioned speech against the unjust law.”