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chutzpah Antonyms

Opposite of chutzpah

Pinning down the opposite of chutzpah requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Extreme self-confidence, audacity, or shameless nerve, often regarded with a mixture of shock and reluctant admiration.

Usage Example

"It took incredible timidity for the junior intern to challenge the chief executive's strategy during the board meeting."

Strongest
timidity
meekness
diffidence
Strong
humility
modesty
bashfulness
shyness
cowardice

Similar words to chutzpah

Words similar to chutzpah shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

audacity
gall
nerve
temerity
effrontery
impudence
cheek
insolence
See all synonyms of chutzpah

• Nearby Words

churlishly
churlishness
churn
chutzpah
ciao
cinch
cinematic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chutzpah. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chutzpah
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