gumption
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
- It takes a lot of gumption to start your own business, especially in today's economy.
- enough gumption
- a lot of gumption
- takes gumption
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Watch on YouTubeYou may have goals and ideas, but not the gumption to do them.
- You may have goals and ideas, but not the gumption to do them.
- And you hold constant their talent, their gumption, their determination, their hard work.
- It's hard to get that, get that gumption to function.
- Where did she get the courage, the bravery, the gumption?
- I might, could really, I might could really work up some gumption and I, I think I could beat you at bowling.
- And also too, you know, I'm sure people know, but takes a lot of heart and gumption to pursue your supervisor at work.
- I mean, not the least of which is the audacity or the gumption to tell the guy you don't want the job right out of the gate.
- That's sort of like if you could just summon the gumption to stand against what is happening right now, you would be celebrated and lionized for that.
- And yeah, I'm feeling, I'm feeling, I'm feeling, you know, I got that gumption in my junction, bro.
- Get you some goddamn gumption if I'm making sense.
- And I got to attribute that gumption and that vitality to athletic Greens.
- And do you think she just came down, slurped you out because she knew about it and wanted to just get that gumption out of you?
Examples
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Easier said than done, but with enough gumption, it is not impossible.
Blog text (30) -
You have a lot of gumption.
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You may have goals and ideas, but not the gumption to do them.
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A man with gumption and focus and organization!
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Having the gumption to act on that and to start your own company, it's very impressive.
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Rare to meet a young woman with so much gumption.
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Just show a little gumption.
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So, how can we best help those who have the giftings, gumption, and real potential?
Blog text (20) -
Dad called her a trooper and praised her gumption, then broke down in sobs.
Fiction book (1995) -
It shows gumption.
Synonyms
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3.7
Good practical judgment about what to do
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1.8
The ability to make good decisions in everyday life
256
3.7
Courage to do something difficult even when you feel afraid
74
3.7
The strength or courage to do what is difficult
58
3.6
The ability to make sensible decisions in everyday life
33
5.3
Courage to keep going when things are hard
17
8.8
Brave, confident attitude that helps someone face difficulty
11
4.5
The ability to find quick, clever ways to solve problems in difficult situations
2
9.9
Courage and determination in difficult situations
2
4.8
Being able to make good practical decisions in everyday life
2
8.7
Being very wise and good at making decisions
1
9.9
Natural practical sense a person is born with, not learned at school
1
5.1
Bravery and determination in difficult situations
1
9.9
Being very determined and not giving up
1
6.5
Being clear and firm when you choose what to do
A bold, energetic way people face challenges
Antonyms
How Resourceful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gumption comes from Scots and old English where it meant 'common sense' or 'practical courage'. Think of it as having 'guts' and cleverness to get things done. That's why gumption now means the ability to make sensible decisions and act with courage and resourcefulness.