Synonyms of moxie

moxie

noun

ˈmäk-sē 

1

as in skills

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

it was old-fashioned military moxie that got medical supplies to the disaster site in record time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skills
• expertise
• experience
• proficiency
• chops
• savvy
• know-how
• background
• mastery
• intimacy
• acquaintance
• familiarity
• command
• conversance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

2

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

a fearless journalist who denounced McCarthyism when few had the moxie to do so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courage
• bravery
• heroism
• gallantry
• courageousness
• prowess
• nerve
• valor
• daring
• fearlessness
• guts
• stoutness
• intrepidity
• hardihood
• virtue
• gutsiness
• heart
• gumption
• intrepidness
• pecker
• daringness
• fortitude
• grit
• dauntlessness
• bottle
• spunk
• stamina
• determination
• mettle
• tenacity
• perseverance
• intestinal fortitude
• greatheartedness
• doughtiness
• backbone
• endurance
• pluck
• fiber
• temper
• pluckiness
• boldness
• audacity
• resolution
• temerity
• gall
• cojones
• stomach
• effrontery
• brazenness
• cheek

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cowardice
• timidity
• spinelessness
• cowardliness
• fearfulness
• weakness
• softness
• timorousness
• cold feet
• feebleness
• faintheartedness
• cravenness
• impotence
• poltroonery
• dastardliness
• hesitation
• indecision
• ineffectualness
• irresolution
• indecisiveness
• mousiness

3

as in vigor

active strength of body or mind

say, you're full of moxie this morning!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vigor
• energy
• stamina
• juice
• strength
• verve
• pep
• dynamism
• gusto
• gas
• get-up-and-go
• dash
• vitality
• life
• brio
• spirit
• power
• oomph
• vim
• zeal
• hardihood
• punch
• ginger
• drive
• esprit
• zing
• muscle
• bounce
• zip
• vinegar
• starch
• beans
• spunk
• sap
• passion
• go
• élan
• vivacity
• spiritedness
• fervor
• sprightliness
• snap
• liveliness
• vibrancy
• soundness
• mettle
• fire
• spunkiness
• fitness
• animation
• briskness
• vivaciousness
• ardor
• jauntiness
• potency
• virility
• animal spirits
• vibrance
• hardiness
• might
• puissance
• metal
• health
• sturdiness
• huskiness
• snappiness
• wellness
• brawniness
• healthiness
• main
• verdure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lethargy
• sluggishness
• listlessness
• tenderness
• weakness
• laziness
• indolence
• softness
• impotence
• delicacy
• torpidity
• powerlessness
• feebleness
• frailty
• infirmity
• debility
• exhaustion
• debilitation
• enfeeblement
• impotency
• faintness
• disablement
• inanition
• frailness
• slightness
• prostration
• puniness
• enervation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moxie

Since the trade deadline, though, the Nationals seem to have lost their moxie. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

By displaying a combination of grit, devotion and plenty of moxie, Jackie the bald eagle of Big Bear Lake in Southern California taught millions of fans around the world more about her species than any textbook could have. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie. — Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026

Welch’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Crisp Apple Juice Cocktail A mocktail with moxie! — Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

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