Synonyms for Having a chip on one's shoulder:
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adj.
• argumentative
- fire-eating
, - polemic
, - polemical
, - scrappy
, - spikier
, - spikiest
, - spiky
, - belligerent
, - combative
, - contentious
, - contrary
, - controversial
, - disputatious
, - factious
, - fire eating
, - litigious
, - opinionated
, - pugnacious
, - quarrelsome
, - salty
, - touchy
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• polemic
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n.
• litigiousness
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What are the hypernyms for Having a chip on one's shoulder?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for having a chip on one's shoulder?
The phrase 'having a chip on one's shoulder' means to be easily offended or to hold a grudge against someone or something. The opposite of this expression would be 'letting bygones be bygones', meaning to forgive and forget. Other antonyms could include 'being easygoing', 'having a thick skin', 'being open-minded' and 'having a positive outlook.' All these antonyms would indicate a person who is less likely to hold onto grudges, more willing to let go of past hurt and move on with life. They would be less likely to take things personally, more open to different perspectives and generally more approachable and friendly. So, it is always better to let go and move on.
What are the antonyms for Having a chip on one's shoulder?
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