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GRIT Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word grit. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word grit. (close relations)
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backbone
nounn
noun

• a central cohesive source of support and stability

• fortitude and determination

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved

• the part of a network that connects other networks together

bravery
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

• feeling no fear

courage
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

determination
nounn
noun

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

• the act of making up your mind about something

doggedness
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

endurance
nounn
noun

• the power to withstand hardship or stress

• a state of surviving; remaining alive

fortitude
nounn
noun

• strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

mettle
nounn
noun

• the courage to carry on

perseverance
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

• the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

pluck
verbv
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

resilience
nounn
noun

• the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit

• an occurrence of rebounding or springing back

resoluteness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being resolute

spirit
nounn
noun

• the vital principle or animating force within living things

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

• any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

• the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

• the intended meaning of a communication

• animation and energy in action or expression

• an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

verb

• infuse with spirit

stalwartness
nounn
noun

• the property of being strong and resolute

tenacity
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

toughness
nounn
noun

• enduring strength and energy

• the property of being big and strong

• the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

• impressive difficulty

gritrock
nounn
noun

• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

gritstone
nounn
noun

• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

gumption
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

• fortitude and determination

guts
nounn
noun

• fortitude and determination

Best Hypernyms For GRIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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fortitude clench coat courage determination perseverance resilience sandstone surface

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