gutsy
Americanadjective
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having a great deal of courage or nerve.
a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
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robust, vigorous, or earthy; lusty.
gutsy writing; a gutsy red wine.
adjective
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gluttonous; greedy
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full of courage, determination, or boldness
Other Word Forms
- gutsiness noun
Etymology
Origin of gutsy
1890–95; guts ( def. ) (in the sense “fortitude”) + -y 1; -sy
Example Sentences
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Luke McCowan stroked home the winner after just 28 seconds and played positively, while in the back four Dane Murray, and Marcelo Sarrachi stood out in a gutsy display.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
The Knicks' victory was a rebound from a humbling loss to Detroit with a gutsy victory that put them back into a tie for third place in the East.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
But he said the book taught him that so much of his own more gutsy positions, such as his early support for gay marriage, and his hustle were from his mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Rather than a quiet life by the sea, Munger spent his final years chasing gutsy investments, forging unlikely friendships and facing new challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Matilda liked her because she was gutsy and adventurous.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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