hutzpah

/ˈhʊtspə/
noun
  1. Extreme confidence or boldness, often in a way that is shocking or disrespectful.
    • It takes a lot of hutzpah to tell the boss his idea is terrible.
    • She had the hutzpah to ask for a raise on her first day at work.
    • His hutzpah impressed the judges even though his performance was not perfect.
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