Grit synonyms

courage (related)

The definition of courage is the bravery and/or strength to do something that could be dangerous.

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daring

Bold courage

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fortitude

The definition of fortitude is having strong will in the face of danger or pain.

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bits of foreign matter

Fine particles

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bravery

(Countable) A brave act.

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determination

The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.

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dirt

Any unclean or soiling matter, as mud, dust, dung, trash, etc.; filth

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firmness

The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

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guts

(Slang) Content, substance.

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moxie

(Slang) Courage, pluck, perseverance, etc.; guts

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dust

(Uncountable) Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, etc.

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crushed rock

Fine particles

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pluck

Resourceful courage and daring in the face of difficulties; spirit.

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backbone

Willpower, courage, determination, etc.

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gravel

An unconsolidated mixture of rock fragments or pebbles.

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sand

Sand is defined as small, loose, gritty particles of rock, or an area with these small particles.

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weakness (antonym)

(Countable) An inadequate quality; fault

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nerve

(Informal) Impudent boldness; audacity; brazenness

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perseverance

The act of persevering; continued, patient effort

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spirit

A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle:

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spunk

Spunk is defined as courage or the ability to carry on with good cheer and strong heart.

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tenacity

The greatest longitudinal stress a substance can bear without tearing asunder, - usually expressed with reference to a unit area of the cross section of the substance, as the number of pounds per square inch, or kilograms per square centimeter, necessary to produce rupture.

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cowardice (antonym)

The definition of cowardice is lacking in courage.

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gritstone

A form of sedimentary rock, similar to sandstone but coarser.

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lumps

(Informal) A beating or verbal abuse.