GRIT Synonyms
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 | ||||||||