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grittiness

1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

noun
/ˈɡrɪtɪnəs/

: determinación

Not CD, but gritty, gritty and some guys who were sort of embodying the grittiness of the area, shall we say.

Examples

His grittiness is often in the service of his Marxism, as is Richard Wright's in Black Boy.

Academic text (1996)
It appears that cultivating dispositions of grittiness and reflection would be particularly valuable when helping students be more efficient, achieve flow in their practicing, and be more confident as independent learners.

Academic text (2015)
Despite the tough conditions, her grittiness shone through when she completed the marathon.
His grittiness in the face of setbacks made him a respected leader among his peers.
In the intense competition, she displayed remarkable grittiness by continuing to fight for her dreams.

Synonyms

bravery

vsgrittiness

107 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

adds enduring determination and toughness beyond simple courage

perseverance

vsgrittiness

44 4.1

Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time

adds a stronger sense of courage and toughness to sustained effort

grit

vsgrittiness

33 5.3

Courage to keep going when things are hard

is broader, meaning courage, determination, and toughness in hard situations

tenacity

vsgrittiness

31 6.0

Not giving up when things are hard

is broader, adding courage and toughness to mere persistence

gumption

vsgrittiness

14 8.1

Being brave and using common sense to act and solve problems

stresses raw toughness and courage more than practical resourcefulness

mettle

vsgrittiness

14 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

places more emphasis on lasting toughness across difficult moments

fighting spirit

vsgrittiness

7 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

is less combative and more about quiet, steady toughness

nerves of steel

vsgrittiness

Informal

6 5.8

The ability to stay calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations

is about ongoing toughness and determination, not only calmness under stress

steadfastness

vsgrittiness

4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

leans more toward individual courage and toughness than loyal firmness

toughness

vsgrittiness

1 3.5

A situation or task that is hard to deal with

is about inner courage and determination rather than mere difficulty level

braveness

vsgrittiness

1 3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

emphasizes sustained toughness and determination rather than single acts

gutsiness

vsgrittiness

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is more about steady inner toughness than bold, showy action

stoutness

vsgrittiness

1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

is more focused on ongoing resilience and practical toughness

gameness

vsgrittiness

1 8.2

A brave determination to keep going despite danger or difficulty

is broader, covering general courage and determination not only willingness

hardiness

vsgrittiness

1 5.6

Willingness to face danger or take big risks

is more about enduring toughness and steady determination under stress

steeliness

vsgrittiness

1 6.7

Being very strong and determined without showing emotion

is warmer, combining toughness with visible courage and determination

pluckiness

vsgrittiness

1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is less playful and more about sustained toughness and resolve

pertinacity

vsgrittiness

Formal

1 9.9

Being very determined and not giving up

adds the idea of facing danger with courage, not only persistence

heartedness

vsgrittiness

1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is more neutral, stressing steady toughness and determination

tenaciousness

vsgrittiness

1 7.3

A strong will to keep trying and not give up

includes that persistence but also stresses courageous toughness

incredible grit

vsgrittiness

1 4.4

A very strong will to keep trying when things are hard

is the everyday form of that same courage and toughness

stoutheartedness

vsgrittiness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

focuses more on overall toughness and grit in challenges

mettlesomeness

vsgrittiness

9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

is broader, focusing on enduring toughness rather than spirited energy

Antonyms

cowardice

44 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

timidity

6 5.8

Feeling too shy or afraid to try new things

How Determined

heroism

59 4.2

fortitude

Formal

32 6.7

tenacity

31 6.0

grittiness

1 5.1

resolve

96 4.4

determination

155 3.0

Surface Forms

grittiness singular

grittinesses plural

Morphology

grittiness = gritty (semi-transparent) = grit + y + ness

Formed by '-ness' on 'gritty'; the sense of courage is a figurative extension of 'grit' (courage) and so is related but requires knowledge of the figurative noun sense.

Etymology

Grittiness comes from grit, which first meant 'sand' and later grew to mean 'hardness' or 'toughness', so a person with grittiness shows steady courage and determination in hard times.