moxie

[mok-see] / ˈmɒk si /

NOUN

courage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boldness fearlessness fortitude grit guts spunk stamina tenacity toughness

STRONG

adventurousness audacity backbone braveness bravery daring dash dauntlessness determination gameness hardihood mettle nerve pluck prowess spirit valor

WEAK

adventuresomeness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice fear timidity weakness

STRONG

humility irresolution modesty spinelessness

Example Sentences

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Her kooky chipmunk moxie lets her get through any script relatively unscathed, including this one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Japan had real moxie in 1985, when this population cohort slowly started to narrow.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

It didn’t happen overnight, took a lot of moxie and grit, but we made it through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

That moxie to still be involved despite his injury is one of the reasons why England like Bashir.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

You ain't got the moxie to handle no mobs, remember?

From The Best Made Plans by Dongen, H. R. van