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Definitions

chin-up

[chin-uhp] / ˈtʃɪnˌʌp /
ADJECTIVE
brave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous audacious confident courageous daring dashing fearless foolhardy gallant gutsy heroic reckless resolute spirited spunky stout strong valiant
STRONG
firm forward game hardy militant stalwart
WEAK
chivalrous dauntless defiant doughty gritty herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky stouthearted unabashed unafraid unblenching undauntable undaunted undismayed unfearful valorous venturesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek mild shy timid unadventurous weak
WEAK
frightened humble reticent retiring
ADJECTIVE
gutsy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous audacious bold courageous daring fearless gallant gritty heroic
WEAK
chivalrous confident dashing dauntless defiant doughty firm foolhardy fortitudinous forward game hardy herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid cautious cowardly fearful meek shy timid unadventurous weak

Example Sentences

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"We also had a chin-up bar and would try to do maximum chin-ups. We were so lucky to have training buddies to push each other along."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

An expectation to do that extra chin-up when your arms burn can and should coexist with an expectation to seek help when you’re experiencing depression.

From Slate • May 31, 2022

Later she installed a chin-up bar that still fills a doorway in her suburban Sacramento home.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021

First, spend as much time as possible hanging upside down on the chin-up bar at the gym.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2019

I said, giving him the chin-up nod while pushing my way into a stall.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds