grittiness

noun

Definition of grittinessnext
as in grit
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship the movie somewhat exaggerates the grittiness of the explorers, but the basic facts are correct

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grittiness
  1. grit
  2. courage
  3. bravery
  4. fortitude
  5. stamina
  6. spunk
Noun
  • Her performance becomes a celebration of not just her talent, but the grit and heart that have defined her journey.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The new term for this is grit, but it's also called discipline and persistence.
    Michael Brainard, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of grit
Noun
  • Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.
    Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • European leaders are backing Ukraine as a matter of self-defense, and for Harris to stand arm in arm with them would demonstrate far more fortitude than Trump.
    Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • However, spending an hourglass boosts your stamina and shortens the wait time.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The caffeine high felt from drinking coffee comes from adrenaline and cortisol running through your body, which provides you with stamina and euphoria.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Paul Robeson was called all of the above, in addition to the more familiar slurs applied to a Black man who showed a little spunk in a Jim Crow culture.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
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