Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sheer-chutzpah

Noun
/ʃɪər ˈhʌtspə/
Definition
Unfounded audacity or boldness in behavior, often to the point of being shocking or outrageous.
Examples
  • It took sheer-chutzpah for him to ask for a promotion just two weeks after joining the company.
  • Her sheer-chutzpah in approaching the celebrity at dinner was both surprising and amusing.
Meaning
Sheer-chutzpah refers to the incredible nerve or gall displayed by someone, usually in a situation where such behavior is unexpected or unwarranted.
Synonyms
  • Audacity
  • Nerve
  • Gall
  • Brashness