gutsy

[ guht-see ]

adjective

, Informal.

, guts·i·er, guts·i·est.

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 Words From

• gutsi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gutsy¹

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

Example Sentences

But in the gutsy rasp of his voice you can hear hard-won wisdom regarding more than that.

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He also tended to play hurt, forcing coach Charles Collins to keep a watchful eye on whether the gutsy guy was trying to hide an injury.

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Barring a gutsy comeback from Ethan Garbers, his understudy will make his first college start Saturday against No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium.

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Julio Urías was not a reliever, but the Dodgers were nimble and smart and out of this gutsy decision, a title was forged.

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Moss pumped his fists in jubilation, roaring to the highest reaches of Allegiant Stadium, his gutsy performance helping secure a season-opening, 27-20 win against an SEC opponent.

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• audacious
• bold
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• heroic