gritty
[ grit-ee ]
/ ˈgrɪt i /
adjective, grit·ti·er, grit·ti·est.
consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
resolute and courageous; plucky.
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grit·ti·ly, adverbgrit·ti·ness, nounun·grit·ty, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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gritty
/ (ˈɡrɪtɪ) /
adjective -tier or -tiest
courageous; hardy; resolute
of, like, or containing grit
Derived forms of gritty
grittily, adverbgrittiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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