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hutzpah

/ˈhʊt.spə/

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noun

/ˈhʊt.spə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, изначально из идиша, обозначающее чрезвычайную дерзость, наглость или бесстыдство, часто в контексте, который одновременно шокирует и впечатляет.

A noun, originally from Yiddish, referring to extreme audacity, nerve, or insolence, often in a context that is both shocking and impressive.

uncountable

  1. Extreme audacity or nerveC1informal

    Unbelievable gall, insolence, or boldness, often in a way that is shocking or admirable.

    ruДерзость

    • He had the hutzpah to ask for a raise after only one week on the job.
    • She showed incredible hutzpah by interrupting the CEO during the meeting.
    • It takes a lot of hutzpah to sell a broken car and claim it's in perfect condition.

    Synonymsaudacityboldnessbrasscheekeffronterygallimpudencenervepresumptiontemerity

    Antonymscowardicediffidencehumilitymeeknesstimidity

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