Meaning & use
moxie
Courage, determination, and spirited energy needed to handle difficult situations.
See it in a sentence
It took real moxie for the young reporter to challenge the senator's claims live on air.
The startup survived its rocky first year thanks to the founder's moxie and stubborn optimism.
A note on using this word
Moxie is informal American slang, originally the name of a soft drink, and works best in casual, upbeat contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardice
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