gritty
Americanadjective
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consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
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resolute and courageous; plucky.
adjective
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courageous; hardy; resolute
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of, like, or containing grit
Other Word Forms
- grittily adverb
- grittiness noun
- ungritty adjective
Etymology
Origin of gritty
Example Sentences
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But it was not enough to knock out the gritty Picasso, as Inoue settled for a unanimous decision win for the second fight in a row.
From Barron's
Guardiola's side were far from their best against gritty Forest, making the battling nature of their victory meaningful for the Spaniard.
From Barron's
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert turned in another gritty performance, throwing for two touchdowns and plunging over the goal line for a third.
From Los Angeles Times
But the Blues' gritty fightback was essential for Maresca after a turbulent week that raised questions about the Italian's long-term future with the club.
From Barron's
Crawley at least found form with the grittiest of knocks, adding 78 with Joe Root then 68 with Harry Brook, defending well and attacking loose balls.
From Barron's
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