moxie

/ˈmoʊksi/ or /ˈmoʊkɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person’s confidence, courage, or determination, especially when facing difficult or challenging situations.

“She showed a lot of moxie in her first big business meeting.”

2. noun

a quality that enables someone to be brave, determined, or enterprising, especially in the face of adversity.

“He had the moxie to start his own business at a young age.”

3. verb

to show courage or determination in the face of a challenge.

“The politician moxied up her campaign with a bold new strategy.”

Synonyms

  • guts
  • pluck
  • spunk

Antonyms

  • cowardice
  • timidity