gumptious attitude
- noun
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actitud emprendedora
- The team's gumptious attitude was evident as they tackled each obstacle with enthusiasm.
Examples
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Her gumptious attitude helped her land the job despite fierce competition.
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A gumptious attitude is essential for entrepreneurs facing unpredictable challenges.
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Her gumptious attitude helped her secure the promotion.
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John's gumptious attitude impressed everyone at the meeting.
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A gumptious attitude is essential for entrepreneurs facing unpredictable challenges.
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Her gumptious attitude helped her land the job despite fierce competition.
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The team's gumptious attitude was evident as they tackled each obstacle with enthusiasm.
Synonyms
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8.1
Being brave and using common sense to act and solve problems
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4.4
Bold and energetic in trying to reach a goal
A bold, strong way of behaving that shows no fear
A bold, rude way of behaving that upsets people
Antonyms
How Enterprising
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'gumptious' (resourceful, energetic) modifies 'attitude' (habitual way of thinking or behaviour), so the combined meaning 'a bold, enterprising manner' is directly derivable from the parts. Although 'gumptious' is relatively low-frequency, if a learner knows the adjective and 'attitude' the phrase is fully predictable and therefore transparent.
Etymology
Gumptious attitude comes from the older word gumption, which meant practical sense and 'get-up-and-go'. Picture someone with a tiny inner 'spark' who starts things and faces problems without fear, and that's why a gumptious attitude means bold energy and readiness to act.