gutsy

[guht-see]

adjective

Informal.

gutsier, gutsiest 

1. having a great deal of courage or nerve.

   a gutsy lampooner of the administration.

2. robust, vigorous, or earthy; lusty.

   gutsy writing; a gutsy red wine.

gutsy

/ ˈɡʌtsɪ /

adjective

1. gluttonous; greedy

2. full of courage, determination, or boldness

Other Word Forms

• gutsiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gutsy¹

1890–95; guts ( def. ) (in the sense “fortitude”) + -y ¹; -sy

Example Sentences

Rather than a quiet life by the sea, Munger spent his final years chasing gutsy investments, forging unlikely friendships and facing new challenges.

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris also praised his teammates for their gutsy display.

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Curry said the two "gritty, gutsy, professional wins" in San Antonio could set a tone for a Warriors team trying to find their identity.

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It also appears that he is beginning to get the public back on side following that gutsy performance as he hopes to leave that dark chapter behind.

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I have been a diehard baseball fan for more than 60 years, and this year’s Dodger team is the toughest, gutsiest and most resilient team I have ever seen.

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Related Words

• adventurous 
• audacious 
• bold 
• courageous 
• daring 
• fearless 
• gallant 
• gritty 
• heroic