The meaning of Gritty

adjective

(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Usage examples:

A bold attempt to solve the crisis

noun

A bold typeface or letter.

Usage examples:

Shadow cabinet members listed in bold

adjective

Brave, or without fear

Usage examples:

He is a qualified politician with bold ideas., she was friendly without being bold., the costumes w…

adjective

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

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A brave soldier

noun

A north american indian warrior.

Usage examples:

Thwarting a u.s. raid at the battle of the little bighorn in 1876, sioux and cheyenne braves took n…

verb

Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear.

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These six men braved the rough seas

adjective

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

Usage examples:

Her courageous human rights work

adjective

Having or showing courage

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It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record., it was courag…

adjective

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Usage examples:

Alina was determined to be heard

verb

Cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

Usage examples:

It will be her mental attitude that determines her future

adjective

Showing the strong desire to follow a particular plan of action even if it is difficult

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A very determined young man, she had a determined look on her face., [ + to infinitive ] i’m determ…

adjective

Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

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Success required dogged determination

verb

Follow (someone) closely and persistently.

Usage examples:

Photographers seemed to dog her every step

adjective

Determined to do something, even if it is very difficult

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John regan credited the capture to dogged persistence by police., gove spent much of the last decad…

adjective

Covered with, full of, or resembling dust.

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Dusty old records

adjective

Covered in dust

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Piles of dusty books lay on the floor., we drove along the dusty road., dusty pink

adjective

Lasting over a period of time; durable.

Usage examples:

He formed a number of enduring relationships with women

verb

Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

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It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain

adjective

Continuing for a long time; lasting

Usage examples:

He believed in the enduring power of love.

noun

An activity that one engages in for amusement or fun.

Usage examples:

The kids were playing a game with their balloons

adjective

Eager or willing to do something new or challenging.

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They were game for anything

verb

Manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous.

Usage examples:

It was very easy for a few big companies to game the system

adjective

Granular.

Usage examples:

Soft cheese with a slightly grainy texture

adjective

(of a picture) appearing to be made up of a lot of spots

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A grainy newspaper photo

adjective

Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

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Snowflakes comprise the familiar loose aggregates of ice crystals which often adopt a hexagonal and…

adjective

Including small details

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The analysis needs to be more granular., we need a broad picture, not the granular details of peopl…

adjective

Resembling, containing, or consisting of gravel.

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A dry gravelly soil

adjective

(of a voice) low and rough

adjective

If a voice, especially a man's voice, is gravelly, it is low and rough.

adjective

Capable of enduring difficult conditions; robust.

Usage examples:

A hardy breed of cattle

adjective

Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

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Our intrepid reporter

adjective

Brave and determined.

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A brilliant, lionhearted second-half comeback

adjective

Extraordinarily courageous

adjective

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.

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Their horses were beasts of burden, not mettlesome chargers

adjective

Formed from or covered with small, smooth, round stones

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A pebbled beach, a pebbled courtyard, a pebbled glass door

adjective

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Usage examples:

The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff

adjective

Resembling or characteristic of powder in texture.

Usage examples:

When the package was opened, a powdery white substance fell out

adjective

Having the form of powder

adjective

Having or showing determination or resolve.

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The purposeful stride of a great barrister

adjective

Aimed at achieving something; determined

Usage examples:

He desired to lead a more purposeful life., the purposeful destruction of historic sites

adjective

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

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She was resolute and unswerving

adjective

Covered in or consisting mostly of sand.

Usage examples:

Pine woods and a fine sandy beach

noun

A light, crumbly biscuit, typically made with chopped pecans.

adjective

Covered with sand or containing sand

Usage examples:

Cactuses grow well in sandy soil.

adjective

Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

Usage examples:

A spirited campaigner for women's rights

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

Usage examples:

Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

adjective

Full of energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

It was an unusually spirited performance of the play.

adjective

Resembling steel in colour, brightness, or strength.

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A steely blue

adjective

(of a person’s behavior or character) hard and strong as steel

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Only their steely determination to survive kept them going.

adjective

Covered with or full of small pieces of rock.

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Rough stony paths

adjective

Containing a lot of stones

Usage examples:

The ground was too stony to be used as a farm., though we begged him, he gave us a stony look and t…

adjective

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

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A tenacious grip

adjective

Unwilling to accept defeat or stop doing or having something

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Seles is a tenacious opponent – she never gives in., they cling with admirable tenacity to their tr…

adjective

(of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Usage examples:

Tough rucksacks for climbers

noun

A rough and violent man.

Usage examples:

A gang of toughs

verb

Endure a period of hardship or difficulty.

adjective

Not faltering; steady; resolute.

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Her unfaltering energy and determination

adjective

Never stopping or losing strength; not faltering

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Unfaltering commitment/support/belief

adjective

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

Usage examples:

She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check

adjective

Brave or determined, esp. when conditions are difficult or dangerous

Usage examples:

The team made a valiant effort to take the lead in the third quarter, but they were too far behind.