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

Holding a bow steady at full draw is like hanging in a chin-up: It’s not something you can do for very long, over and over again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2022

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

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2019

The doorway was empty, the chin-up bar was empty, the couch was empty.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

chin-up

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