grit

noun
UK: /ɡrɪt/
US: /ɡrɪt/

  1. Small, rough pieces of sand or stone.

    1. I felt some grit in my shoe, so I stopped to remove it.
    2. The road was covered in grit after the winter to provide better traction.

  2. Courage and resolve; strength of character.

    1. She showed real grit when she kept going despite the pain.
    2. It takes grit to start your own business and succeed in a tough economy.

Synonyms

rough unpleasant courage bravery realism resolve gravel sand determination
grit verb

  1. To rub or cover with grit.

    1. They grit the roads when it snows to prevent accidents.
    2. The city workers grit the icy sidewalks every morning for safety.

  2. To clench teeth together.

    1. He would grit his teeth when he was angry, but say nothing.
    2. She had to grit her teeth and bear the insult in silence.
grit adjective

  1. Having or showing courage.

    1. She is a gritty woman, fighting for her dreams.
    2. The movie is a gritty drama about life on the streets of Chicago.

  2. Realistic and unpleasant.

    1. The play was a gritty portrayal of urban poverty and despair.
    2. He gave a gritty description of his experience during the war.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grit" in English means: Small, rough pieces of sand or stone., Courage and resolve; strength of character..

The phonetic transcription of "grit" is /ɡrɪt/ in British English and /ɡrɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grit": rough, unpleasant, courage, bravery, realism, resolve, gravel, sand, determination.

Example usage of "grit": "I felt some grit in my shoe, so I stopped to remove it.". More examples on the page.