gall

Definitions

Bold, impudent behavior; nerve.

A bitter or cynical feeling of resentment.

A sore on the skin caused by chafing.

Examples

It took a lot of gall for him to interrupt the speaker during such an important presentation.

I cannot believe she had the gall to ask for a promotion after missing three deadlines in a row.

Synonyms

audacity impudence nerve temerity effrontery brashness boldness

Antonyms

humility modesty timidity shyness diffidence meekness reserve