gritty

[ grit-ee ]

adjective

, grit·ti·er, grit·ti·est.

1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
2. resolute and courageous; plucky.

gritty

/ ˈɡrɪtɪ /

adjective

1. courageous; hardy; resolute
2. of, like, or containing grit

Derived Forms

• ˈgrittiness, noun
• ˈgrittily, adverb

Other Words From

• gritti·ly adverb
• gritti·ness noun
• un·gritty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gritty¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; grit + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Kupp, true to his central Washington roots, has the gritty grip of a farmhand.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re playing complete team baseball ... guys are locked in, everybody is playing gritty.”

From Los Angeles Times

The gritty crime scenes in all those “Law & Order” episodes? — oh, those are back in New York.

From Los Angeles Times

However, neither would have been able to play in such a manner without Wyatt's gritty innings.

From BBC

The gritty show, which was broadcast from 2002 to 2008, was inspired by Mr Simon’s own experience as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun newspaper.

From BBC

Related Words

• dusty
• grainy
• rough