gritty

adjective
UK: /ˈɡrɪti/
US: /ˈɡrɪti/

  1. Containing or like grit; consisting of, mixed with, or resembling grit.

    1. The gritty sand blew in my face during the storm.
    2. The painter created a gritty texture by adding sand to the paint.

  2. Showing courage and resolve; determined and plucky.

    1. The gritty team fought hard despite being outmatched.
    2. Her gritty determination helped her overcome many obstacles in life.

  3. Realistic and unpleasant; showing or describing something unpleasant in a direct and honest way.

    1. The movie offered a gritty portrayal of urban poverty.
    2. The novel's gritty realism made it a difficult but compelling read.

Synonyms

realistic determined raw brave coarse dusty honest courageous sandy
gritty noun

  1. Courage and resolve; strength of character.

    1. It takes gritty to win this game.
    2. With true gritty, we are able to move mountains and do the impossible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gritty" in English means: Containing or like grit; consisting of, mixed with, or resembling grit., Showing courage and resolve; determined and plucky., Realistic and unpleasant; showing or describing something unpleasant in a direct and honest way..

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

Synonyms for "gritty": realistic, determined, raw, brave, coarse, dusty, honest, courageous, sandy.

Example usage of "gritty": "The gritty sand blew in my face during the storm.". More examples on the page.