Grit Synonyms and Antonyms

grĭt

Category:

Synonyms for Grit

bravery
(Countable) A brave act.
9
0
moxie
(Slang) Courage, pluck, perseverance, etc.; guts
9
0
fortitude
The definition of fortitude is having strong will in the face of danger or pain.
9
1
daring
Bold courage
8
1
determination
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
7
1
backbone
Willpower, courage, determination, etc.
6
1
dirt
Any unclean or soiling matter, as mud, dust, dung, trash, etc.; filth
6
1
Advertisement
perseverance
The act of persevering; continued, patient effort
5
1
guts
Plural form of gut
4
0
bits of foreign matter
Fine particles
5
2
resolution
A resolute quality of mind
5
2
gravel
An unconsolidated mixture of rock fragments or pebbles.
4
1
sand
Sand is defined as small, loose, gritty particles of rock, or an area with these small particles.
4
1
Advertisement
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.
4
1
crushed rock
Fine particles
4
1
pluck
Resourceful courage and daring in the face of difficulties; spirit.
4
1
nerve
(Informal) Impudent boldness; audacity; brazenness
4
1
spirit
A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle:
4
1
spunk
Spunk is defined as courage or the ability to carry on with good cheer and strong heart.
4
1
gritstone
A form of sedimentary rock, similar to sandstone but coarser.
3
1
Advertisement
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.
3
2
abrasive powder
Fine particles
2
1
gumption
The definition of gumption is determination and courage.
2
1
gritrock
Gritstone
2
1
lumps
(Informal) A beating or verbal abuse.
3
3

Antonyms for Grit

cowardice
The definition of cowardice is lacking in courage.
3
1
weakness
(Countable) An inadequate quality; fault
3
1

Words Related to Grit

courage
The definition of courage is the bravery and/or strength to do something that could be dangerous.
14
2
grease
3
1
Oystershell
2
1
emery-paper
1
2
Find another word for grit. In this page you can discover 33 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for grit, like: courage, bravery, moxie, fortitude, daring, determination, backbone, dirt, firmness, perseverance and guts.
Trending topics
More Articles

Grit Sentence Examples

  • Some coals occur in the Millstone Grit horizons.

  • Repeat until there is no dirt or grit in the water.

  • Emily and Monika deserve special mention here, for sheer grit.

  • If you have not tried a red Beaume then gird your loins, grit your teeth and demand supplies from your local wine merchant.

  • Treatment Improve drainage by adding grit or organic matter to heavy soil.

More sentences

Words near grit in the Thesaurus